BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2012)
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BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE
SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
10 CADILLAC DRIVE, SUITE 220
BRENTWOOD, TENNESSEE 37027
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RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: LYNDA W. SIMMONS, BPR #14424
CONTACT: EILEEN BURKHALTER SMITH
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
October 23, 2012
OVERTON COUNTY LAWYER CENSURED
On October 22, 2012, Lynda W. Simmons, an attorney licensed to practice law in Tennessee, received a
Public Censure from the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee.
In agreement with her clientâs daughter, Ms. Simmons prepared a deed transferring her clientâs real
property to Ms. Simmonsâ husband, which she did not intend to record unless the client was being improperly
influenced. The client executed the deed. Almost one year later, Ms. Simmons recorded the deed. Twelve
days later, at the request of the client, Ms. Simmonsâ husband executed a deed returning the property. Also,
Ms. Simmons disclosed confidential information about her client.
By the above acts, Lynda W. Simmons has violated Rules of Professional Conduct 1.6 (confidential
information) and 1.8 (conflict of interest) and is hereby Publicly Censured for this violation.
A Public Censure is a rebuke and warning to the attorney, but it does not affect the attorneyâs ability to
practice law.
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