BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2018)
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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: BARRY KEITH MAXWELL, BPR #9572
CONTACT: ALAN D. JOHNSON
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
January 23, 2018
MONROE COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
On January 22, 2018, the Tennessee Supreme Court suspended Barry Keith Maxwell from the practice
of law for seventy-five (75) days. Upon completion of his suspension, Mr. Maxwell will be placed on probation
for one (1) year, subject to the condition that he submit to an evaluation by the Tennessee Lawyers Assistance
Program (TLAP) and comply with any monitoring requirements TLAP deems necessary. Mr. Maxwell must
pay the Board of Professional Responsibilityâs costs and expenses and court costs within ninety days.
On August 17, 2015, a Petition for Discipline was filed against Mr. Maxwell containing one complaint
of misconduct. A hearing was held on December 1, 2016, and a Petition for Review was filed with the
Chancery Court for Monroe County and heard before the Chancellor on August 16, 2017.
The complaint alleged that Mr. Maxwell used a portion of a clientâs cash settlement for a personal
expense believing that he could earn that money back quickly to repay his client. Mr. Maxwell advised his
client of this after using the funds; however, repayment was delayed as Mr. Maxwell was subsequently
suspended for non-payment of his annual registration dues.
Mr. Maxwellâs misconduct violated Rules of Professional Conduct 1.15 (safekeeping property) and
8.4(a) (misconduct).
Mr. Maxwell must comply with Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 28 regarding the obligations
and responsibilities of suspended attorneys.
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