BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2013)
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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
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RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: CHRISTOPHER WAYNE BARBER, BPR #20607
CONTACT: A. RUSSELL WILLIS
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
December 12, 2013
MONTGOMERY COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
On December 9, 2013, Christopher Wayne Barber formerly of Clarksville, Tennessee, was suspended
from the practice of law by Order of the Tennessee Supreme Court for three (3) years. Pursuant to the Order of
Enforcement, two (2) years of the suspension shall be served as an active suspension, and the remaining year
shall be served on probation subject to certain conditions including engagement of a practice monitor. Mr.
Barber is required to pay restitution in the amount of $2,500.00 and the cost and expense of the disciplinary
proceedings. Mr. Barber is required to contact Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program (TLAP), pay all
outstanding Professional Privilege Taxes and complete all Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements.
The Board of Professional Responsibility filed a Petition for Discipline against Christopher Wayne
Barber on January 4, 2013. The Hearing Panel determined that Mr. Barber practiced law while suspended and
failed to notify his client of his suspension as required by Rule 9, Sections 18 and 32.5 and withdraw as attorney
of record. The Hearing Panel further found Mr. Barber failed repeatedly to respond to his client regarding the
status of the case and failed to respond to the Petition for Discipline.
The Hearing Panel found Mr. Barber violated Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3 (diligence), 1.4
(communication), 1.16 (declining or terminating representation), 5.5 (unauthorized practice of law), 3.3(h)
(candor toward the tribunal), 8.1(b) (bar admission and disciplinary matters), and 8.4(a)(c)(d) and (g)
(misconduct).
Mr. Barber must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 18 and 19,
regarding the obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys.
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