BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2011)
Archived Content: This document is formally archived for historical reference. The original PDF remains the official record for legal purposes.
Need help? Please use the Assistance Request Form below.
Original PDF Document
Download Official Record (simmons-2033-9-rel.pdf)
Alternative Accessible HTML
Accessible Alternative: This HTML version is an automatically processed accessible alternative. While it provides a searchable format, the text extraction may contain formatting or character errors. The original PDF remains the authoritative official record.
Need a different format? Use the Request Assistance Form.
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: ALISA SIMMONS, BPR# 22580
CONTACT: KEVIN D. BALKWILL
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
November 10, 2011
SHELBY COUNTY ATTORNEY SUSPENDED
On November 7, 2011, the Supreme Court suspended Alisa Simmons, of Memphis, Tennessee, for one (1)
year pursuant to Rule 9, Section 4.2, of the Rules of the Supreme Court. Ms. Simmonsâ suspension will be
retroactive to her October 21, 2010, temporary suspension. As conditions for reinstatement, Ms. Simmons must
maintain compliance with her TLAP Monitoring Agreement and provide restitution to a former client in the
amount of $1,376.50.
Ms. Simmons failed to take action on behalf of a client after she voluntarily ceased the practice of law. Ms.
Simmons failed to adequately communicate with her client and failed to promptly return unearned fees and costs.
Ms. Simmons also failed to respond to disciplinary counsel concerning the complaint against her. Ms. Simmonsâ
actions violate Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 8, Sections 1.3 (diligence), 1.16 (terminating representation),
and 8.1(b) (disciplinary matters).
Ms. Simmons was further ordered to pay the expenses and costs of the disciplinary proceedings against
her, pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 24.3, and fully comply in all respects with the requirements and
obligations of suspended attorneys as set forth in Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 18.
Simmons 2033-9 rel.doc
PLEASE NOTE
YOU MAY SUBSCRIBE TO RECEIVE INFORMATIONAL RELEASES, FORMAL ETHICS
OPINIONS, NEWSLETTERS AND ANNUAL REPORTS ELECTRONICALLY BY SIGNING IN AT
THE BOARDâS WEBSITE
www.tbpr.org/Subscriptions