TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Nov 18, 2024

The Tennessee Supreme Court is weighing whether the punishment for Memphis attorney Aaron Anthony Neglia should be increased from a 10-year suspension to permanent disbarment. The Board of Professional Responsibility had proposed to suspend Neglia for 10 years with the requirement that he retain a practice monitor for one year. The court indicated it wanted more information on the case before making a final decision. The board now must file the record of the disciplinary hearing within 30 days, after which Neglia will have 20 days to submit his brief. The matter will then be submitted to the court on briefs without oral argument. Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, section 15.4(b) and (c) give the court authority to increase or decrease punishments subject to a set procedure and timelines.