BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2018)
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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: HOMER L. CODY, BPR #010755
CONTACT: WILLIAM C. MOODY
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
August 28, 2018
SHELBY COUNTY ATTORNEY DISBARRED
On August 28, 2018, Homer L. Cody of Memphis, Tennessee was disbarred effective immediately by
the Tennessee Supreme Court. Further, Mr. Cody must pay the Board of Professional Responsibilityâs costs
and expenses and the court costs within ninety days.
This is the fifth disciplinary proceeding brought against Mr. Cody arising from his representation of one
client. The first case resulted in a public censure. The second resulted in a 180-day suspension. The third
resulted in a one-year suspension. The fourth resulted in a two-year suspension. While the first two
suspensions were in effect, Mr. Cody filed two pleadings on behalf of the client in the Chancery Court for
Shelby County. After the third suspension took effect, Mr. Cody filed an additional pleading in the case. In
addition to his unauthorized practice of law, by filing pleadings on behalf of the client, Mr. Cody continued his
conflict of interest that formed the basis for the previous suspensions. A Hearing Panel found Mr. Codyâs
actions violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 1.7(a), Conflict of Interest; 5.5(a), Unauthorized
Practice of Law; and 8.4(a), (b) and (g), Misconduct.
Mr. Cody must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and 30,
regarding the obligations and responsibilities of disbarred attorneys.
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