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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: NATHANAEL ELLIS ANDERSON. JR.. BPR# 23216
CONTACT: SANDY GARRETT
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615—361-7500

November 2, 2010

KNOXVILLE ATTORNEY SUSPENDED

On October 21, 2010, the Tennessee Supreme Court entered an Order under Section 14 of Supreme
Court Rule 9, finding that Nathanael Ellis Anderson should be suspended based upon Mr. Anderson’s
guilty plea in State of Tennessee v. Nathan Anderson for felony theft.
The Supreme Court ordered the Board of Professional Responsibility to institute a formal
proceeding to determine the extent of finai discipline to be imposed as a result of the conviction. Mr.
Anderson was ordered to fully comply with the provisions of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 18,
concerning suspended attorneys.
This suspension shall remain in effect until it is dissolved or amended by order of the Supreme
Court of Tennessee.

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ORDER OF ENFORCEMENT

This matter is before the Court pursuant to Section 14 of Rule 9, Rules of the Supreme .
Court of Tennessee, upon a certificate filed by Disciplinary Counsel for the Board of
Professional Responsibility consisting of certified copies of the Judgmentin a criminal case,
State at TenneSSee 1!. Nathan Anderson, (attached as Exhibit A) tiled in the Criminal Court of
Knox County, Knoxville, Tennessee on September 30, 2010, demonstrating that Nathanael Ellis
Ander'son, a Tennessee attorney, has pled guilty to a serious crime, i.e., felony theft. .

It is therefore, ORDERED, ADJUDGED and DECREED by the Court that:

1. Nathanael Ellis Anderson is suspended from the practice of law on this date
pending further orders of this Court, pursuant to Section 14 of Rule 9. of the Rules of the
Supreme Court of TenneSsee;

2. This matter shall be referred to the Board of Professional Responsibility for the
institution of a formal proceeding in which the sole issue to be determined shall be the extent of
the final discipline to be imposed as a result of the conviction by the Guilty Plea;

3. Nathanael Ellis Anderson shall fully comply with the provisions of Section 18 of
Rule'9, Rules of the Supreme Court, concerning disbarred or suspended attorneys; and

4. The Board of Professional Responsibility shall cause notice of this suspension to
be published as required by Supreme Court Rule 9.

FOR THE COURT:

CORNELIA A. CLARK
CHIEF JUSTICE . .- ?
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IN (THE CRIMINAL/ \ SUIT COURT OF KN01 COUNTY , TENNESSEE
Case Number: 93923 Count #: Attorney for the State: RANDALL E. NICHOLS
Judiciai District: SIXTH Judicial Division: I Counsel for Defendant: JOHN E. ELDRIDGE
State ngennessee IX! Retained D Appointed DPUDIIC DEfCI‘IdBT
V5 NATHAN ANDERSON. ALIAS I:I Counsel Waived [:3 Pro Se
Defendant: Alias: ‘ . v—d
Date ofBirth: 03mm 978 Sex: M Race; W SSN: 41331—4205 FE LE Li
Indictment Filing Date:02t23l2010 TDOC # State Control ii 470002034855
State IDtJ TN02660744 County OffenderlD# 1113321 r‘c‘o 5: n ’iii’i'
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JUDGMENT
Original I: Amended CI Corrected By Jay R. McCrcskey, Cred:
Comes the District Attorney General for the State and the defendant with counsel of record for entry of judgment.
On the thirtieth day of SEPTEMBER , 2010 y the defmdamj

IZIPled Guilty DDISmissed/Nolle Prosequi Indiumem" Class (circle one): 15‘ A B © D E IEFelony I3 Misdemeanor
Offense THEFT
DNolo Contender: DRetiredlUnapprehended Defendant
DGuiIty Plea - Pursuant to 40-35-313 Amended Charge
15 found: guilty Dnot guilty Offense date DZIO‘iIZOO? County KNOX
C ' 1' Off ”HE“T
CIjury verdict CI not guilty by reason ofinsanity (mm 10” ms: 1 E
Dbench trial is this conviction offense methamphetamine related? [:3 YES EB N0
TCA#: 394i 4-1 03 Sentence , irn aged date oarsnlzoto
Conviction Class (circle oneii 151 A B © D E Felony Misdemeanor
After considering the evidence, the entire record, & all factors in T.C.A. Title 40 Chapter 35, all of which are incorporated by reference herein, the Coun's findings it rulings are:
Sentence Reform Act of “1989 C - . . A C: . .
Offender Status (check one) Release Eligibility (check one) onourrent w'th‘ Pretrial J3” redit Per'OdISI
CI Mitigated [:1 Mitigated 20% [:1 Multiple Rapist 100%
[it Standard [:1 Mitigated 30% [:3 Child Rapist 100%
:1 Multiple [K] Standard 30% CI REPEEI VIOIEHI 100%
I: Persistent CI Multipie 35% E] Child Predator 100% Consecutive to:
[:1 Career [:I Persistent 45% [:1 1st Degree Murder
CI Repeat Violent CI CEI'EEI' 60% a Drug Free Zone
Ci VIDIERI 1000/3 [:1 Gang Reiated

Sentenced to: .TDOC [3 County Jail CI Workhouse
Sentence Length: 5 Years Months Days Hours Weekends [:I Life CI Life wio Parole DDeath
Mandatory Minimum Sentence length: 39-17-417,3§â€”13-513,39-13—514 in School Zone) or 55—10-401 DUI 4th Offense
or 39—17—1324 Possession/Employment of Firearm
Period of incarceration to be served prior to release'on probation: MOMhS Days Hours Weekends . . .
Minimum service prior to eligibility for work release! furlough, trusty status and rehabilitative programs: “/0 (Misdemeanor Only ;
Alternative Sentence: .Probation DDiversion DDrug Court DCommunity j;
5 Years Months Days Effective: osrsorzoio Comment:
Court Ordered Fees and FINES! 003110 be Paid by Restitution: Victim Name TENNESSEE LAWYERS FUND
$$ 0.0”“ 005‘s Dafendam CI State Address 221 FOURTH AVENUE NORTH
Fine Assessed
$ Traumatic Brain injury Fund {Drag Racing NASHVILLE’TN 37219
$ Drug Testing FUnd(TN Drug Control Act) Total Amount $ 64 681.85 Per Month 1%“ f
35 Sex Offender Tax
$ Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund
$ Other: DUnpaid Community Service Hours Days Weeks Months
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E The Detemdant having been found guilty is rendered infamous and ordered to provide a biological specimen for the purpose of DNA analysis.
4'! Pursuant 1039-13521 the defendant is ordered to provide a biological specimen for the purpose of HIV testing.
Special Conditions: a_i Pursuant to 39—13-524 the defendant is sentenced to community super vision for life following sentence expiration.
HAVING CONSIDERED THE PREvSENTENCE REPORT OF THE STATE PROBATION OFFICE AND THE EVIDENCE PRESENTED, THE COURT FINDS THE DEFENDANT Ti
BE A PROPER PERSON TO BE PLACED ON PROBATION. IT is THEREFORE ORDERED THAT THE SENTENCE IS SUSPENDED AND THE: DEFENDANT IS PLACED ON
STATE PROBATiON FOR A PERIOD OF 5 YEARS. TO EXPIRE SEPTEMBER 30, 2015. THE DEFENDANT‘S PROBATION IS CONDITIONED UPON HIS NOT HEREAFTER
VIOLATING ANY OF THE LAWS OF ANY CITY. STATE OR OF THE UNITED STATES OR BEING GUILTY OF ANY MISCONDUCT INCONSESTENT WITH GOOD CITIZENSHIP
IT IS FURTHER CONDITIONED THAT: THE DEFENDANT SHALL PAY THE COSTS IN THIS CAUSE AND HE SHALL MAKE RESTITUTION TO HIS VICTIM ALONG WiTH A 5‘
CLERKS FEE: 5ND PAYMENT TO BE PAID TO THE CLERKS OFFICE UNTIL PAID IN FULL. THE CLERK WILL FURNISH A COPY OF THIS JUDGMENT TO THE
DEFENDANT, HIS COUNSEL AND THE STATE PROBATION OFFICE. THIS CASE IS PLACED IN THE COST DOCKET.

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