BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2017)
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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
FAX: (615) 367-2480
E-MAIL: ethics@tbpr.org
Website: www.tbpr.org
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: RICHARD KENT HARRIS, BPR #629
CONTACT: WILLIAM C. MOODY
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
June 19, 2017
TEXAS LAWYER DISBARRED
On June 16, 2017, Richard Kent Harris, of Montgomery, Texas, was disbarred by Order of the
Tennessee Supreme Court effective immediately.
The Tennessee Supreme Court suspended Mr. Harris on April 28, 2017, pursuant to Tennessee Supreme
Court Rule 9, Section 22.3, based upon his guilty plea to conspiracy to commit bankruptcy fraud. The Board of
Professional Responsibility instituted a formal proceeding to determine the extent of final discipline to be
imposed. In addition, Mr. Harris engaged in the unauthorized practice of law while suspended for non-payment
of the annual registration fee. Mr. Harris entered a conditional guilty plea agreeing to disbarment.
Mr. Harrisâ actions violated Tennessee Rules of Professional Conduct 5.5(a) (unauthorized practice of
law) and 8.4(a) (misconduct) and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct 5.05(a) (unauthorized
practice of law) and 8.4(3) (misconduct).
Mr. Harris must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and
30.4, regarding the obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys. Mr. Harris must pay the Boardâs
costs and expenses and the court costs within ninety days of the entry of the Order of Enforcement.
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