Leslie 1432 rel.PDF (2004)
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BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
of the
SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
LANCE B. BRACY WILLIAM W. HUNT, III
CHIEF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL 1101 KERMIT DRIVE, SUITE 730 CHARLES A. HIGH
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 37217 SANDY GARRETT
LAURA L. CHASTAIN TELEPHONE: (615) 361-7500 JESSE D. JOSEPH
DEPUTY CHIEF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL
(800) 486-5714 JAMES A. VICK
FAX: (615) 367- 2480 THERES A M. COSTONIS
BEVERLY P. SHARPE
E-MAIL: ethics@tbpr.org DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL
CONSUMER COUNSEL DIRECTOR
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
IN RE: KATHY A. LESLIE, BPR #13587
CONTACT: LAURA L. CHASTAIN
BOARD OF PROFESSIONL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
April 16, 2004
NASHVILLE ATTORNEY SUSPENDED FROM PRACTICE OF LAW
Kathy A. Leslie, a Nashville attorney, has been temporarily suspended from the practice
of law in this state by Order of the Supreme Court entered April 6, 2004. The Court suspended
Leslie based upon a petition filed by the Board of Professional Responsibility alleging
misappropriation of client funds.
This suspension was issued pursuant to Section 4.3 of Tennessee Supreme Courtâs
Rule 9. Leslie is precluded from accepting any new clients after May 7, 2004. After May 7,
2004, Leslie shall furthermore not use any indicia of lawyer, legal assistant or law clerk, nor
maintain a presence where the practice of law is conducted. Section 18 of Tennessee Supreme
Court Rule 9 requires Leslie to notify by registered or certified mail all clients being represented
in pending matters; all co-counsel or opposing counsel of the Supreme Courtâs order suspending
her. Section 18 also requires Leslie to deliver to all clients any papers or properties to which
they are entitled.
This suspension shall remain in effect until it is dissolved or amended by order of the
Supreme Court of Tennessee.
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