BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2020)
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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
FA24: (615) 367-2480
E-MAIL: ethics@tbpr.org
Website: www.tbpr.org
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: GEORGE H. THOMPSON, BPR #003024
CONTACT: JERRY MORGAN
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
April 29, 2020
DAVIDSON COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
On April 28, 2020, the Tennessee Supreme Court entered an order suspending George H. Thompson
from the practice of law in Tennessee for a period of one (1) year, with thirty (30) days active.
The Board of Professional Responsibility filed a petition for discipline against Mr. Thompson alleging
misconduct during the representation of a client. The Hearing Panel found that Mr. Thompson filed suit on
behalf of his client, and then filed a voluntary nonsuit. The Hearing Panel held that even though he intended
to refile the case, he failed to do so, and the statute of limitations expired. Mr. Thompson entered an
agreement with his client to settle a potential malpractice claim and made a payment to his client, but did not
advise his client in writing to consult another attorney regarding that agreement. The Hearing Panel held that
Mr. Thompson violated Tennessee Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1 (competence); 1.3 (diligence); 1.8(h)(2)
(conflict of interest); and 8.4(c) (misconduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation).
On appeal, the trial court upheld the judgment of the Hearing Panel, and the Supreme Court affirmed,
finding the same violations.
Pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 28.1, the suspension is effective upon entry of the
order by the Court. Mr. Thompson must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9,
Sections 28 and 30, regarding the obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys and may not return to
the active practice of law in Tennessee until an order of reinstatement has been entered by the Supreme Court.
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