BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2018)
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BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE
SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
10 CADILLAC DRIVE, SUITE 220
BRENTWOOD, TENNESSEE 37027
TELEPHONE: (615) 361-7500
(800) 486-5714
FAX: (615) 367-2480
E-MAIL: ethics@tbpr.org
Website: www.tbpr.org
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: ARTHUR WAYNE HENRY, BPR #9484
CONTACT: WILLIAM C. MOODY
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
April 30, 2018
LOUDON COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
On April 30, 2018, Arthur Wayne Henry, of Loudon, Tennessee, was suspended from the practice of
law for one (1) year and one (1) day, effective immediately, by Order of the Tennessee Supreme Court. In
addition, as conditions of reinstatement, Mr. Henry must obtain an evaluation by the Tennessee Lawyers
Assistance Program, attend six (6) hours of continuing legal education in law practice management, and obtain
sufficient professional liability insurance. Mr. Henry must pay the Boardâs costs and expenses and the court
costs within ninety days of the entry of the Order of Enforcement.
In one case, Mr. Henry agreed to accept a settlement offer without advising his clients. He received a
$5,000 settlement check but did not advise his clients. The settlement check was never cashed. Mr. Henry did
not respond to a show cause order requiring him to show cause why an order of compromise and settlement had
not been entered and the case was dismissed without prejudice. In a second case, Mr. Henry did not diligently
pursue a divorce petition or adequately communicate with his client. In a third case, Mr. Henry did not
diligently pursue a post-divorce matter or adequately communicate with his client.
Mr. Henryâs ethical misconduct violates Rules of Professional Conduct 1.2, Scope of Representation;
1.3, Diligence; 1.4, Communication; 1.15, Safekeeping Property and Funds; 3.2, Expediting Litigation; 8.1, Bar
Admission and Disciplinary Matters; and 8.4, Misconduct.
On April 26, 2018, Mr. Henry was temporarily suspended by the Tennessee Supreme Court in an
unrelated matter upon finding that Mr. Henry had misappropriated funds and poses a threat of substantial harm
to the public. The temporary suspension remains in effect.
Mr. Henry must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and 30,
regarding the obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys.
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