BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2009)
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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
RE: CARA GRUSZECKI-SMALLEY, BPR# 23660
CONTACT: SANDY GARRETT
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
August 13, 2009
SHELBYVILLE LAWYER SUSPENDED
On July 30, 2009, Cara Gruszecki-Smalley formerly of Shelbyville, Tennessee, was suspended by the
Tennessee Supreme Court, pursuant to a Conditional Guilty Plea, for neglecting a clientâs case and making
misrepresentations to the client and to the Court. Ms. Gruszecki-Smalleyâs suspension for her actions is one (1)
year, retroactive to March 31, 2008, with six (6) months actual suspension and the remaining six (6) months
suspended, pursuant to Rule 9, Section 4.2, of the Rules of the Supreme Court.
Ms. Gruszecki-Smalleyâs actions violated Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 8, Rules of Professional
Conduct 1.3 (lack of Diligence); 1.4 (Communication), and 3.3 (false statements to a tribunal).
Ms. Gruszecki-Smalley was furthered ordered to pay the expenses and costs of the disciplinary
proceedings against her, pursuant to Rule 9, Section 4.7, of the Rules of the Supreme Court and fully comply in
all respects with the requirements and obligations of suspended attorneys as set forth in Rule 9, Section 18.1 of
the Rules of the Supreme Court.
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