Tennessee Suspends Mississippi Lawyer.pdf

Let me start by reading through the content carefully. The main points are about the suspension of Marvin Reid Stanford's law license by the Supreme Court of Tennessee due to reciprocal discipline from Mississippi. The suspension is three years, with six months active and two and a half on probation, retroactive to September 1, 2017. He's licensed in both states.

First, I need to identify the key details: the date of the order, the duration and structure of the suspension, the retroactive start, the states involved, and the specific rules violated. The Mississippi court cited rules 1.15(a), 5.3(a), 8.4(a), and (d). The Tennessee court then required compliance with their Rule 9, Sections 28 and 30.4.

I should make sure the summary is in English, as per the user's request. Avoid any markdown and keep it straightforward. Need to mention the Board of Professional Responsibility, the contact info, the release date, and the main actions taken. Also, note that the suspension is reciprocal, meaning it's based on Mississippi's disciplinary action. Highlight the specific rules violated and the obligations for Stanford. Check for any other important details like the email and website provided, but maybe they're not necessary for the summary. Focus on the suspension details, the reason, and the consequences. Keep it detailed but not too lengthy. Ensure clarity and that all critical information is included without extra fluff. Let me structure this step by step to cover all points concisely.

The Supreme Court of Tennessee issued an Order of Reciprocal Discipline on December 20, 2017, suspending the law license of Marvin Reid Stanford (BPR #25128) of Olive Branch, Mississippi, for three years. Six months of the suspension are active, with the remaining two and a half years on probation. The suspension is retroactive to September 1, 2017. Stanford, licensed to practice law in Mississippi and Tennessee, was subject to disciplinary action in Mississippi for violating Rules of Professional Conduct 1.15(a) (safekeeping property and funds), 5.3(a) (responsibilities to non-lawyer assistants), and 8.4(a) and (d) (misconduct). The Tennessee Supreme Court required Stanford to comply with Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and 30.4, which outline obligations for suspended attorneys. The Board of Professional Responsibility notified Stanford of the suspension and provided contact details for further inquiry.