BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2011)
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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
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RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: JEFFREY A. STINNETT, BPR# 12814
CONTACT: KRISANN HODGES
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
August 18, 2011
CHATTANOOGA LAWYER SUSPENDED
On August 15, 2011, Jeffrey A. Stinnett, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, was suspended by Order of the
Tennessee Supreme Court for a period of two (2) years, with six months served as an active suspension and the
remaining eighteen (18) months to be served on probation. The active suspension shall commence on
September 1, 2011. Mr. Stinnett was ordered to engage a practice monitor during his probationary period and
to contact the Tennessee Lawyerâs Assistance Program. Mr. Stinnett is required to pay restitution to two (2)
former clients and to pay the Boardâs costs of the disciplinary proceeding.
The Board of Professional Responsibility filed a Petition for Discipline on September 7, 2010 containing
three (3) complaints of disciplinary misconduct alleging that Mr. Stinnett failed to inform clients that he was
temporarily suspended. He continued to practice law and accept fees during his suspension. Additionally, Mr.
Stinnett continued to practice law after being temporarily suspended by appearing before the Juvenile Court of
Hamilton County. Mr. Stinnett did not refund legal fees despite being unable to perform any work on the cases.
His actions violate the following Rule(s) of Professional Conduct: 1.3, Diligence; 1.4, Communication;
1.16(d), Declining and Terminating Representation; 3.2, Expediting Litigation; 3.4(c), Fairness to Opposing
Party; 5.5(a), and 8.4(c)(d).
Mr. Stinnett must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 18,
regarding the responsibilities and obligations of suspended attorneys.
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