Judge Overturns Sadler Bailey’s 60 Day Suspension
Judge Paul A. Summers reversed a decision by the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility ("TBPR"), which suspended Sadler Bailey for 60-days. The suspension stemmed from “disrespect and sarcasm” that Bailey showed in comments to Circuit Court Judge Karen Williams during a medical malpractice trial in 2008. During the trial, Bailey called the defense lawyers liars and told the Judge that she was on pace to "set a world record for reversible error." Summers found that TBPR misapplied the law and abused its discretion in suspending Bailey and found that a public repremand was appropriate.
Bailey, who has practiced law for nearly 30 years said,
I haven't done anything wrong. This case was about a blind, 37-pound, 9-year-old girl. I was fighting as hard as I could for that child under very difficult circumstances. I am not remorseful. The judge’s incompetence was causing harm to my client, and I stood up to a judge who wasn’t competent enough to handle this case. I was trying to make the Judge to the right thing.
Since graduating magna cum laude in 2005 from the University of Memphis School of Law, Thomas has helped make a difference in the lives of victims of serious personal injury, wrongful death, and professional negligence. Thomas has extensive trial experience in both state and federal court. Among other victories in the courtroom, Thomas obtained several impressive jury verdicts and settlements
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