BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2012)
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BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE
SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
10 CADILLAC DRIVE, SUITE 220
BRENTWOOD, TENNESSEE 37027
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RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: TONY LAWRENCE MAPLES, BPR# 18782
CONTACT: KRISANN HODGES
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
January 5, 2012
RUTHERFORD COUNTY ATTORNEY DISBARRED
On January 3, 2012, the Tennessee Supreme Court disbarred Tony Lawrence Maples, a Murfreesboro
attorney, pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 4.1. Mr. Maples was ordered to pay restitution
to two former clients totaling $14,532.00. Additionally, Mr. Maples must submit to an evaluation with the
Tennessee Lawyerâs Assistance Program as a condition precedent to reinstatement.
A Petition for Discipline was filed against Mr. Maples containing two (2) complaints of disciplinary
misconduct alleging that Mr. Maples violated disciplinary rules by abandoning his practice, failing to represent
his clients with diligence and competence, and failing to communicate with his clients.
Mr. Maplesâ actions violated Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 8, Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1
(Competence), 1.3 (Diligence), 1.4 (Communication), 1.5 (Fees), 3.2 (Expediting Litigation), 8.1(b) (Bar
Admission and Disciplinary Matters), and 8.4 (Misconduct).
This is the second case in which Mr. Maples has been disbarred for disciplinary violations. Mr. Maples
must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 18 and 19, should he seek
reinstatement of his Tennessee law license and he may not resume practice until reinstated by further order of
this Court.
Maples 2040-4 rel.doc
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