BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2015)
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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: MARSHALL SCOTT SMITH, BPR #9257
CONTACT: KRISANN HODGES
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
April 15, 2015
MADISON COUNTY LAWYER REMOVED FROM
DISABILITY INACTIVE STATUS AND TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED
On April 14, 2015, the Tennessee Supreme Court entered an Order summarily and temporarily
suspending Marshall Scott Smith from the practice of law upon finding that Mr. Smith misappropriated funds
and that he poses a threat of substantial harm to the public. Section 12.3 of Supreme Court Rule 9 provides for
the immediate summary suspension of an attorneyâs license to practice law in cases where an attorney poses a
threat of substantial harm to the public. In addition, the Tennessee Supreme Court entered a separate Order on
April 14, 2015, finding that Mr. Smith should be removed from disability inactive status.
Mr. Smithâs law license was placed on disability inactive status on October 7, 2014. Since that time, he
has been precluded from practicing law. Upon entry of the Order of Temporary Suspension on April 14, 2015,
Mr. Smith must comply with Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 12.3 and 28 regarding the
responsibilities of suspended attorneys and the procedure for reinstatement.
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