BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2021)
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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: KYLE DOUGLAS VAUGHAN, BPR #032416
CONTACT: DOUG BERGERON
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
April 27, 2021
SULLIVAN COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
On April 27, 2021, the Tennessee Supreme Court suspended Kyle Douglas Vaughan from the practice
of law pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 22.3. On July 21, 2020, Mr. Vaughan pled guilty
to Theft of Property over $60,000 and under $250,000 in violation of Tennessee Code Annotated Section 3914-103, in the Criminal Court for Washington County, Tennessee. Pursuant to the Order of Enforcement, the
Board is to institute a formal proceeding to determine the extent of final discipline to be imposed as a result of
Mr. Vaughanâs guilty plea.
Effective January 21, 2020, Mr. Vaughan was temporarily suspended by the Tennessee Supreme Court
for misappropriating funds and posing a threat of substantial harm to the public. Mr. Vaughanâs temporary
suspension remains in effect pending further order of the Court.
Mr. Vaughan must comply with Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 28 and 30.4, regarding the
obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys.
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