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: ELIZABETH CATHERINE VELASQUEZ, BPR #028884
CONTACT: KRISANN HODGES
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
October 17, 2018
SEVIER COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
On October 17, 2018, the Tennessee Supreme Court suspended Elizabeth Catherine Velasquez from the
practice of law for five (5) years with three (3) years served as an active suspension and the remainder on
probation. Ms. Velasquez must pay restitution to a former client and contact the Tennessee Lawyerâs
Assistance Program as a condition of reinstatement to the practice of law. During probation, Ms. Velasquez
must engage a practice monitor. Finally, Ms. Velasquez must pay the Board of Professional Responsibilityâs
costs and expenses and court costs within ninety days.
A Petition for Discipline was filed against Elizabeth Catherine Velasquez on January 29, 2018,
containing one (1) complaint of ethical misconduct. A hearing panel determined that Ms. Velasquez failed to
communicate and diligently represent her client. Ms. Velasquez abandoned the clientâs case. Ms. Velasquez
did not respond to the Petition for Discipline and an Order for Default Judgment was entered against her.
Ms. Velasquezâs misconduct violates Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1, Competence; 1.2, Scope of
Representation and Allocation of Authority; 1.3, Diligence; 1.4, Communication; 1.5(a), Fees; 1.16(d),
Declining or Terminating Representation; 3.2, Expediting Representation; 8.1(b), Bar Admission and
Disciplinary Matters; and 8.4(a) and (d), Misconduct.
Ms. Velasquez must comply with Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and 30.4 regarding the
obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys.
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