BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2016)
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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: ANGELA JOY HOPSON, BPR #22500
CONTACT: M. PRESTON SHIPP
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
April 20, 2016
MADISON COUNTY LAWYER CENSURED
On April 14, 2016, Angela Joy Hopson, an attorney licensed to practice law in Tennessee, received a
Public Censure from the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Tennessee Supreme Court.
In September of 2015, Ms. Hopsonâs license was suspended for failure to pay the Professional Privilege
Tax. On October 30, 2015, Ms. Hopson appeared in court representing a defendant in a criminal case. Ms.
Hopson continued practicing law for two more weeks until a colleague drew her attention to the administrative
suspension. Ms. Hopsonâs license was returned to active status on November 17, 2015.
By these acts, Angela Joy Hopson has violated Rule of Professional Conduct 5.5 (unauthorized practice
of law) and is hereby Publicly Censured for this violation.
A Public Censure is a rebuke and warning to the attorney, but it does not affect the attorneyâs ability to
practice law.
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