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Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Apr 17, 2025

Wilson County lawyer Mitchell Jeffery Ferguson received a public censure from the Tennessee Supreme Court on April 17. Ferguson was appointed to represent a client who was charged with several felonies, including first degree murder. During the representation, Ferguson failed to appear for multiple court hearings and failed to communicate with the court and his client about hearing dates and absences. The Supreme Court also found that he failed to provide communication or copies of legal documents to the client and failed to meet with the client for trial preparation. His inaction resulted in multiple continuances, removal from the case and postponement of the client’s murder trial, thereby prejudicing the administration of justice. His actions violated Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3, 1.4, 3.2 and 8.4(d).