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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
Website: www.tbpr.org
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: MELANIE BETH SHADA, BPR #022279
CONTACT: A. RUSSELL WILLIS
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
April 25, 2024
CUMBERLAND COUNTY LAWYER TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED
On April 25, 2024, the Supreme Court of Tennessee temporarily suspended Melanie Beth Shada from
the practice of law upon finding that Ms. Shada failed to respond to the Board of Professional Responsibility
concerning a complaint of misconduct. Section 12.3 of Supreme Court Rule 9 provides for the immediate
temporary suspension of an attorneyâs license to practice law in cases of an attorneyâs failure to respond to a
complaint of misconduct.
Ms. Shada is immediately precluded from accepting any new cases, and she must cease representing
existing clients by May 25, 2024. After May 25, 2024, Ms. Shada shall not use any indicia of lawyer, legal
assistant, or law clerk nor maintain a presence wherein the practice of law is conducted. Ms. Shada must notify
all clients being represented in pending matters, as well as co-counsel and opposing counsel, of the Supreme
Courtâs Order suspending her law license, and is required to deliver to all clients any papers or property to
which they are entitled.
Ms. Shada must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and
12.3(d), regarding the obligations and responsibilities of temporarily suspended attorneys and the procedure for
reinstatement.
This suspension remains in effect until dissolution or modification by the Supreme Court. Ms. Shada
may, for good cause, request dissolution or modification of the suspension by petition to the Supreme Court.
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