BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2015)
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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: ANDREWNETTA MELISSA BOYD, BPR #25894
CONTACT: WILLIAM C. MOODY
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
December 21, 2015
SHELBY COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
On December 21, 2015, Andrewnetta Melissa Boyd, of Memphis, Tennessee, was suspended from the
practice of law by Order of the Tennessee Supreme Court for one (1) year, with thirty (30) days to be served as
active suspension and the remainder on probation. As conditions of probation, Ms. Boyd must have a practice
monitor and undergo an evaluation by Tennessee Lawyerâs Assistance Program (TLAP) and enter into a
monitoring agreement if deemed appropriate by TLAP. Ms. Boyd must also pay restitution to a client. The
suspension begins on December 21, 2015. Ms. Boyd must pay the Boardâs costs and expenses and the court
costs within ninety days of the entry of the Order of Enforcement.
Ms. Boyd failed to act with diligence in the handling of a petition to change custody, failed to deposit an
unearned fee in a trust account and failed to refund the fee when terminated prior to performing the work.
Ms. Boydâs actions violated Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3 (diligence), 1.15(c) (safekeeping
property and funds), 1.16(d) (declining or terminating representation), and 8.4(a) (misconduct).
Ms. Boyd must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and 30,
regarding the obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys.
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