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IN DISCIPLINARY DISTRICT V
OF THE
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE
SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
IN RE: HUGH EDWARD GARRETT, BPR NO. 21191 FILE NO. 348170~5~PS
Respondent, an attorney licensed
to practice law in Tennessee
(Davidson County)
PUBLIC CENSURE
The above complaint was ï¬led against Hugh Edward Garrett, an attorney licensed to
practice law in Tennessee, alleging certain acts of misconduct. Pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9,
the Board of Professional Responsibility considered these matters at its meeting on September
21, 2012.
The Respondent essentially abandoned his clientâs case on appeal, ignoring the requests
of the Court of Criminal Appeals to either ï¬le a brief or dismiss the matter. The court removed
the Respondent and appointed a new lawyer, The Respondent failed to render competent
representation, failed to act with reasonable diligence, failed to maintain reasonable
communication, and failed to take reasonable steps to expedite litigation.
' By the aforementioned acts, Hugh Edward Garrett has violated Rules of Professional
Conduct 1.1 (competence), 1.3 (diligence), 1,4 (communication), 3.2 (expediting litigation), and
8.4(d) (misconduct) and is hereby Publicly Censored for these Violations.
FOR THE BOARD OF
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
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