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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
AT NASHVILLE
06/23/2017
IN RE: EDYTHE PASCHALL CHRISTIE, BPR #17920
An Attorney Licensed to Practice Law in Tennessee
(Gibson County)
_________________________
No. M2017-01259-SC-BAR-BP
BOPR No. 2015-2481-8-KH-22.3
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ORDER OF ENFORCEMENT
This cause is before the Court upon a Notice of Submission filed by the Board of
Professional Responsibility providing notice pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9 § 23 of the
affidavit of Edythe Paschall Christie, consenting to disbarment. Ms. Christie is an
attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Tennessee and is subject to the
disciplinary jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Tennessee, pursuant to Rule 9 of the
Rules of the Supreme Court of Tennessee.
It appears to the Court that Edythe Paschall Christie, has delivered to the Board of
Professional Responsibility an affidavit in compliance with Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 23.1.
Ms. Christie has consented to disbarment because she cannot successfully defend herself
against the allegations contained in Board File No. 37457-8-KB and BPR Docket No.
2015-2481-8-KH-22.3, which is pending against her. It is conceded that Ms. Christie has
violated Rule 8.4 of the Rules of Professional Conduct.
On September 2, 2015, Ms. Christie was suspended by this Court pursuant to
Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 22.3, for being found guilty of the offense of Tampering with
Evidence. (Case No. M2015-01666-SC-BAR-BP) Ms. Christie has not requested, nor
been granted, reinstatement.
IT IS, THEREFORE, CONSIDERED,
DECREED BY THE COURT THAT:
(1)
Tennessee.
(2)
ORDERED,
ADJUDGED
AND
Edythe Paschall Christie, is hereby disbarred from the practice of law in
This Order of Enforcement shall be a matter of public record.
(3)
Pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 23.3, the affidavit filed by Edythe
Paschall Christie, shall not be publicly disclosed or made available for use in any other
proceeding except upon further Order of this Court.
(4)
The Board of Professional Responsibility shall cause notice of this
disbarment to be published in accordance with Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 28.11.
(5)
Edythe Paschall Christie, shall comply with the requirements and
obligations of disbarred attorneys as established in Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 28.
Additionally, Ms. Christie shall comply in all aspects with Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 30.4
regarding the obligations and responsibilities of disbarred attorneys and the procedure for
reinstatement. Prior to seeking reinstatement, Ms. Christie must meet all CLE
requirements and pay any outstanding registration fees including those due from the date
of suspension/disbarment until the date of reinstatement.
(6)
Pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 28.1, this Order shall be effective upon
entry.
(7)
Pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 31, Ms. Christie shall pay to the Board of
Professional Responsibility the expenses and costs of this matter in the amount of
$162.45 within ninety (90) days of the date of the entry of this Order, and in addition,
shall pay to the Clerk of this Court the costs incurred herein, for all of which execution
may issue if necessary.
PER CURIAM