BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2017)
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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: DARRYL WAYNE HUMPHREY, BPR #16471
CONTACT: A. RUSSELL WILLIS
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
September 25, 2017
SHELBY COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
Effective September 25, 2017, the Supreme Court of Tennessee entered an order suspending Darryl
Wayne Humphrey from the practice of law for a period of six (6) months, pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court
Rule 9, Section 12.2, and requiring Mr. Humphrey to pay the cost of the disciplinary proceeding.
A Petition for Discipline was filed April 10, 2017, and a Supplemental Petition for Discipline was filed
August 14, 2017, alleging Mr. Humphrey engaged in the unauthorized practice of law and failed to
communicate with and diligently represent his clients.
Mr. Humphrey executed a Conditional Guilty Plea admitting he was administratively suspended
September 29, 2015, and thereafter, participated in a telephone conference with the trial court and opposing
counsel, participated in mediation, executed and filed a marital dissolution agreement and final decree of
divorce, continued as counsel of record in five (5) cases despite his suspension, and actively practiced in four
(4) of those cases. Prior to his administrative suspension, Mr. Humphrey failed to diligently represent a client
and file a motion to amend a previous custody order entered by the court.
Mr. Humphreyâs conduct violated Tennessee Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3 (diligence); 1.4
(communication); 5.5 (unauthorized practice of law); and 8.4 (a)(b)(c)(d) (misconduct). Mr. Humphreyâs
Summary Suspension Order entered September 29, 2015, remains in effect.
Mr. Humphrey must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and
30.4, regarding the obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys and the procedure for reinstatement.
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