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02/28/2024
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
AT NASHVILLE
IN RE: MELISSA ANN BAKER, BPR #035018
An Attorney Licensed to Practice Law in Tennessee
(Williamson County)
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No. M2022-00159-SC-BAR-BP
BOPR No. 2024-3372-6-AW-30.4c
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ORDER OF REINSTATEMENT
This matter is before the Court, pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 30.4(c), upon a
Petition for Reinstatement filed on January 12, 2024, by the Petitioner Melissa Ann Baker.
Ms. Baker was suspended from the practice of law by Order of this Court on February 6,
2023, for a period of three (3) years with one (1) year active suspension. A Notice of
Submission was filed by Disciplinary Counsel indicating that the petition is satisfactory to
the Board, that Ms. Baker has satisfied the conditions set forth in the February 6, 2023
Order imposing discipline, and that she is eligible for reinstatement and probation.
From all of which, the Court grants the Petition for Reinstatement.
IT IS, THEREFORE, CONSIDERED, ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND
DECREED BY THE COURT:
1. The Petitioner, Melissa Ann Baker, is hereby reinstated to the practice of law in
the State of Tennessee pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 30.4(c), and the
remainder of her three (3) year suspension shall be served on probation.
2. Ms. Bakerâs reinstatement to the active practice of law and grant of probation
is conditioned upon her continuing compliance with and timely satisfaction of
the conditions set forth in the Order of Enforcement entered February 6, 2023.
In the event Ms. Baker fails to satisfy any condition of probation as set forth in
the Order of Enforcement, the probation may be revoked pursuant to Tenn. Sup.
Ct. R. 9, § 14.2.
3. Ms. Baker shall pay to the Clerk of this Court the costs incurred herein within
ninety (90) days of the entry of this Order, for which execution may issue if
necessary.
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4. The Board of Professional Responsibility shall cause notice of this
reinstatement to be published as required by Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 28.11.
PER CURIAM
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