BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2026)
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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
Website: www.tbpr.org
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: MICKIE SMITH DAUGHERTY, BPR NO. 022746
CONTACT: A. RUSSELL WILLIS
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
January 7, 2026,
DAVIDSON COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
Effective January 7, 2026, the Supreme Court of Tennessee suspended Mickie Smith Daugherty from the
practice of law for six (6) years, retroactive to August 20, 2024, pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 12.2,
conditioned upon Ms. Daughertyâs cooperation with the Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program (TLAP) and
compliance with the terms and conditions imposed by the Circuit Court for Maury County in State v Mickie Smith
Daugherty, Docket No. 31137.
On September 3, 2024, Ms. Daugherty pled guilty to one (1) count of Theft of Property and one (1) count
of Forgery, both Class C felonies, and was ordered to pay restitution of $35,000.00 to Culleoka Athletic Booster
Club. Pursuant to T.C.A. §40-35-313, Ms. Daugherty received Judicial Diversion and was placed on probation
for a period of four (4) years and six (6) months. Ms. Daugherty paid full restitution before she was sentenced.
Ms. Daugherty executed a Conditional Guilty Plea acknowledging her conduct violated Tennessee Rules
of Professional 8.4(c) (misconduct).
Ms. Daugherty must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and
30.4, regarding the obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys and the procedure for reinstatement.
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