BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2007)
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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: CHARLES DANIEL COLLINS, NO. 17304
CONTACT: JAMES A. VICK
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-0631
January 30, 2007
CHATTANOOGA LAWYER SUSPENDED BY SUPREME COURT
Charles Daniel Collins, a Chattanooga attorney, has been suspended from the practice of law for two
years and six months by Order of the Supreme Court entered January 25, 2007.
A Petition for Discipline was filed against Mr. Collins by the Board of Professional Responsibility
(Board) on May 17, 2004, arising out of four complaints of misconduct. The Hearing Panel of the Board
granted partial summary judgment on May 9, 2005. Mr. Collins was found to have violated DR 1-
102(A)(1)(4)(5)(6), DR 2-110(A)(3), DR 6-101(A)(1)(2)(3), DR 7-101(A)(1)(2)(3)(4), DR 9-102(B)(4), and
Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1, 1.2(a), 1.3, 1.4, 1.16(d)(5), 3.2, and 8.4(a)(c)(d). A hearing was conducted
before the Hearing Panel on November 16, 2005, to determine the sanction to be imposed. By order filed
November 28, 2005, the Hearing Panel found that Mr. Collins should be suspended from the practice of law for
six months and set forth requirements for Mr. Collins' reinstatement. Mr. Collins filed an appeal with the
Chancery Court for Hamilton County seeking review of the Hearing Panel's order. The appeal was dismissed
October 27, 2006, for failure to prosecute.
A separate Petition for Discipline was filed against Mr. Collins on May 25, 2006, arising out of four
complaints of misconduct. A Supplemental Petition for Discipline was filed on June 27, 2006, arising out of the
two complaints. A Hearing Panel entered default judgments against Mr. Collins on July 25, 2006, and August
9, 2006. Mr. Collins violated Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.15, 1.16(d), 3.2, and
8.4(a)(b)(c)(d). A hearing was conducted before the Hearing Panel on September 27, 2006, to determine the
sanction to be imposed. Mr. Collins did not appear. By Order filed October 3, 2006, the Hearing Panel found
that Mr. Collins should be suspended for two years to run consecutive to the six-month suspension imposed in
the other case. Mr. Collins did not file an appeal.
The Supreme Court further ordered that Mr. Collins pay the court cost and costs of the disciplinary
proceedings and comply in all respects with Rule 9 regarding the obligations and responsibilities of a suspended
attorney. Mr. Collins may not resume the practice of law until reinstated by Order the Supreme Court.
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