BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2010)
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BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE
SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
1101 KERMIT DRIVE, SUITE 730
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 37217
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RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: MICHAEL H. SNEED, BPR # 011141
CONTACT: SANDY GARRETT
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
January 27, 2010
NASHVILLE LAWYER DISBARRED
On January 26, 2010, Michael H. Sneed of Nashville, Tennessee, was disbarred by the Tennessee
Supreme Court pursuant to Rule 9, Section 4.1, of the Rules of the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court
affirmed the Hearing Panelâs ruling after a hearing on a Petition for Discipline and two (2) Supplemental
Petitions for Discipline filed by the Board of Professional Responsibility against Mr. Sneed.
Mr. Sneed violated disciplinary rules by neglecting client cases; failing to keep clients informed; failing
to explain his potential conflict of interest to clients; failing to respond to the Board of Professional
Responsibilityâs requests for information; committing trust account violations; failing to safeguard funds; and
assisting non-attorneys in the unauthorized practice of law. Mr. Sneedâs actions violated Tennessee Supreme
Court Rule 8, Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3 (diligence); 1.4 (communication); 1.7 (conflicts); 1.15
(safeguarding property); 5.3 (responsibilities regarding non-lawyer assistants); 5.4 (professional independence);
5.5(unauthorized practice); 8.1 (disciplinary matters) and 8.4 (misconduct).
Mr. Sneed was ordered to pay the expenses and costs of the disciplinary proceedings against him,
pursuant to Rule 9, Section 4.7, of the Rules of the Supreme Court and to fully comply in all respects with the
requirements and obligations of disbarred attorneys as set forth in Rule 9, Section18.1 of the Rules of the
Supreme Court.
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