The Board of Professional Responsibility is dedicated to assisting legal
professionals to maintain a high standard of skills and conduct. As part of
our ongoing efforts, we’ve put together some resources that may be useful for
attorneys throughout the state.
Formal Ethics Opinions
Use keywords to search through the Board's online database
of Formal Ethics Opinions and review its findings.
Informal Ethics Inquiries
The Board can provide ethical guidance to attorneys who need assistance.
Check Status and Public Discipline of an Attorney
Research an attorney's status and public discipline with the Board's online database.
Attorney Licensure Information
Review Attorney Licensure resources provided by the Board.
Pro Hac Vice Attorneys
Search the Board's online database of Attorneys licensed in jurisdictions who have
registered to appear for specific proceedings in the State of Tennessee.
Pro Hac Vice Attorney's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Need to register Pro Hac Vice in the State of Tennessee? These frequently asked questions can help guide you
through the process.
Board Notes Newsletter
The Board periodically publishes a newsletter packed with critical information
for the legal community in the State of Tennessee. Read the latest edition online.
Rule 44 Intermediary Organizations
View Intermediary Organizations that are registered with the Board and currently
in compliance with Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 44.
Rules of Professional Conduct (Rule 8)
The ethical standards relating to the practice of law and to the administration
of law in the courts of this State are defined and documented in the Rules of
the Supreme Court of the State of Tennessee Rule 8.
Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement (Rule 9)
Any attorney admitted to practice law in this State and any attorney
specially admitted by a court of this State for a particular proceeding
is subject to the disciplinary jurisdiction of the Supreme Court,
the Board, the hearing committees,and the Circuit and Chancery Court.
Interest On Lawyers' Trust Accounts
The IOLTA (Interest On Lawyers' Trust Accounts) program is one of the most far-reaching
of the Tennessee Bar Foundation.
Register a Change of Address
Notify the Board of Professional Responsibility of a change to your office or residential address.
Links of Interest for Attorneys
Attorneys may find the following web sites of interest.
