BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2008)
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BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE
SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
1101 KERMIT DRIVE, SUITE 730
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 37217
TELEPHONE: (615) 361-7500
(800) 486-5714
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RELEASE OF INFORMATION
SUSANNA LAWS THOMAS, BPR # 011190
CONTACT: SANDY GARRETT
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
(615) 361-7500
October 13, 2008
NEWPORT LAWYER SUSPENDED
On September 29, 2008, Susanna Laws Thomas, of Newport, Tennessee, was suspended for five (5)
years, retroactive to September 19, 2007, by Order of the Tennessee Supreme Court.
The Board of Professional Responsibility filed a Petition and Supplemental Petition for Discipline
against Ms. Thomas based upon a conflict of interest; attempting to tamper with evidence; obstruction of
justice; disruptive conduct before a court; communicating with a represented party; failing to adequately
communicate with her clients and then eventually abandoning her practice. The Tennessee Supreme Court
ordered Ms. Thomas suspended from the practice of law for five (5) years, retroactive to September 19, 2007.
Ms. Thomas must comply with the requirements of Section 19 of Rule 9, Rules of the Supreme Court,
should she seek reinstatement of her Tennessee law license. Additionally, the Tennessee Supreme Courtâs
September 29, 2008, Order finds that should Ms. Thomas seek reinstatement of her Tennessee law license, Ms.
Thomas shall obtain statements from complainants reflecting Ms. Thomasâ satisfactory restitution to each; have
an assessment performed by a professional recommended by Tennessee Lawyerâs Assistance Program (TLAP)
and comply with any recommendations of that professional. Ms. Thomas must further comply with Section 18
of Rule 9, Rules of the Supreme Court, regarding obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys.
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