Beth Angel Garrison, BPR #024434 - Public Censure for Client Neglect
Summary
The Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility issued a Public Censure against attorney Beth Angel Garrison on April 15, 2026, for violations of Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3 (diligence), 1.4 (communication), and 1.16 (termination of representation). Garrison neglected a client's child support modification matter for eight months after opposing counsel requested minor changes, then failed to send the finalized agreement to opposing counsel after the client approved it.
What changed
The Board of Professional Responsibility imposed a Public Censure on attorney Beth Angel Garrison for failing to exercise reasonable diligence in handling a client's child support modification matter and for inadequate communication. After preparing an agreed order for child support reduction, Garrison ignored opposing counsel's requested changes for eight months. Even after preparing the revised order and obtaining client approval, she failed to transmit the agreement to opposing counsel. The censure cites violations of Rules 1.3, 1.4, and 1.16 of the Tennessee Rules of Professional Conduct.
Affected parties include licensed attorneys in Tennessee who must ensure their practices comply with diligence and communication requirements. A Public Censure serves as a formal rebuke and warning from the Board but does not restrict the attorney's license to practice. Attorneys should review their case management practices, client communication protocols, and procedures for concluding representations to avoid similar disciplinary action.
What to do next
- Maintain proper communication with clients regarding case status
- Ensure timely completion of legal tasks to avoid neglect
- Properly conclude representation when client objectives are achieved
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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: BETH ANGEL GARRISON, BPR #024434
CONTACT: EILEEN BURKHALTER SMITH
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
April 15, 2026
SUMNER_COUNTY LAWYER CENSURED
On April 15, 2026, Beth Angel Garrison, an attorney licensed to practice law in Tennessee, received a
Public Censure from the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Tennessee Supreme Court.
A client hired Ms. Garrison to prepare an agreed order for reduction of his child support to which the other
parent had agreed. Ms. Garrison prepared the order and sent it to opposing counsel who requested minor changes.
Ms. Garrison failed to take any action for eight months, until she was contacted by her client. At that time, she
prepared the revised order and sent it to the client. After the client approved, however, Ms. Garrison failed to
send the agreement to opposing counsel.
By these acts, Beth Angel Garrison has violated Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3 (diligence), 1.4
(communication), and 1.16 (termination of representation) and is hereby Publicly Censured for these violations.
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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