BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2007)
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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
FAX: (615) 367-2480
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RELEASE OF INFORMATION
W. ALLEN BARRETT, BPR # 10894
CONTACT: SANDY GARRETT
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
February 21, 2007
NASHVILLE ATTORNEY CENSURED
On February 9, 2007, the Board of Professional Responsibility publicly censured attorney W.
Allen Barrett. Barrett was given notice of the censure and did not request a hearing.
A client retained Barrett to handle a child support case. Barrett appeared on behalf of the client
at a hearing on June 23, 2005 at which time the Court ruled that the client was entitled to an upward deviation
of child support. The client states when she did not receive her increased child support, she began leaving
messages for Barrett which Barrett failed to return. Barrett admits failing to timely file an Order in this case.
After the client filed the complaint with the Board of Professional Responsibility, Barrett submitted an Order
reflecting the clientâs increased child support which was entered October 31, 2006. Barrettâs neglect to insure
that an Order was entered reflecting his clientâs increased child support and Barrettâs failure to be responsive to
his clientâs inquiries violates Rules 1.3; 1.4; 3.2 and 8.4(a)(d) of the Tennessee Rules of Professional Conduct.
The censure declares Barrettâs actions to be improper ethical conduct, but does not restrict Barrettâs right to
practice law.
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