BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2025)
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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
Website: www.tbpr.org
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: MITCHELL JEFFERY FERGUSON, BPR #024960
CONTACT: TIFFANY D. TANT-SHAFER
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
April 17, 2025
WILSON COUNTY LAWYER CENSURED
On April 17, 2025, Mitchell Jeffery Ferguson, an attorney licensed to practice law in Tennessee,
received a Public Censure from the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Tennessee Supreme Court.
Mr. Ferguson was court appointed to represent a client who was charged with several felonies, including
First Degree Murder, which carried a potential life sentence. During the representation, Mr. Ferguson failed to
appear for multiple court hearings and failed to communicate with the Court and his client about hearing dates
and absences. Mr. Ferguson failed to provide communication or copies of any legal documents to the client and
failed to meet with the client for trial preparation. Mr. Fergusonâs inaction resulted in multiple continuances,
the Courtâs removal of Mr. Ferguson from the clientâs case, and postponement of the clientâs murder trial,
thereby prejudicing the administration of justice. The Court also instructed Mr. Ferguson that he was no longer
permitted to appear on matters pending before that Court.
By these acts, Mr. Ferguson has violated Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3 (diligence), 1.4
(communication), 3.2 (expediting litigation), and 8.4(d) (prejudice to administration of justice) and is hereby
Publicly Censured for this violation.
A Public Censure is a rebuke and warning to the attorney, but it does not affect the attorneyâs ability to practice
law.
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