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06/13/2023
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
AT NASHVILLE
IN RE: RICHARD ALLEN JOHNSON, BPR NO. 012134
An Attorney Licensed to Practice Law in Tennessee
(Davidson County)
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No. M2023-00837-SC-BAR-BP
BOPR No. 2023-3330-5-AW-27
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ORDER TRANSFERRING ATTORNEY TO
DISABILITY INACTIVE STATUS
This matter is before the Court upon a petition to transfer Richard Allen Johnson to
disability inactive status filed by the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility
pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 27.3.
Upon due consideration of documentation from Mr. Johnsonâs medical provider,
the Court concludes that Richard Allen Johnson is currently incapacitated from continuing
the practice of law.
IT IS, THEREFORE, CONSIDERED, ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND
DECREED BY THE COURT THAT:
1. The law license of Richard Allen Johnson shall be transferred to disability
inactive status for an indefinite period of time and until further order of the Supreme Court.
2. Mr. Johnson shall comply with Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9 in all respects and
particularly as provided in Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 28, regarding the responsibilities of
attorneys transferred to disability inactive status.
3. Mr. Johnson shall be allowed to petition for reinstatement to active status
pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 27.7.
4. The Board shall publish notice of this transfer pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R.
9, §§ 27.5 and 28.11.
5. Pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 32.4, documents other than this Order
relating to Mr. Johnsonâs disability proceeding shall not be public records and shall be kept
confidential.
PER CURIAM