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: EDMUND VICTOR SMITH, BPR #26986
CONTACT: ALAN D. JOHNSON
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
September 1, 2015
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, KENTUCKY LAWYER CENSURED
On September 1, 2015, Edmund Victor Smith, of Christian County, Kentucky was publicly censured by
the Tennessee Supreme Court.
The Board of Professional Responsibility filed a Petition for Discipline, and a Supplemental Petition for
Discipline, against Mr. Smith pursuant to Rule 9, Rules of the Supreme Court. Mr. Smith submitted a
Conditional Guilty Plea acknowledging violations of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 8, Rules of Professional
Conduct 1.4 (communication); 1.5 (fees); 1.16(d) (6) (declining and terminating representation); and 8.4(a)
(misconduct).
Mr. Smith did not promptly refund an advance payment of fees after he withdrew from representation.
He also failed to enter into a written fee agreement with another client and did not adequately communicate
with his clients.
For these violations, the Tennessee Supreme Court publicly censured Edmund Victor Smith. A public
censure is a rebuke and warning to the attorney, but does not affect the attorneyâs ability to practice law.
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