BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2011)
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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
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RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: DAVID J. JOHNSON, BPR# 4595
CONTACT: KEVIN D. BALKWILL
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
November 18, 2011
SHELBY COUNTY ATTORNEY DISBARRED
On November 15, 2011, the Tennessee Supreme Court disbarred David J. Johnson, of Shelby County,
Tennessee, effective November 25, 2011. Mr. Johnson consented to disbarment because he could not
successfully defend himself on charges filed against him by the Board alleging that he misappropriated client
funds for his own use and benefit. Mr. Johnsonâs actions violated Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 8, Rule of
Professional Conduct 8.4 (misconduct).
Mr. Johnson must comply with the requirements of Section 19 of Rule 9, Rules of the Supreme Court,
should he seek reinstatement of his Tennessee law license, and may not resume the practice of law until
reinstated by further Order of the Tennessee Supreme Court. Mr. Johnson must further comply with Section 18
of Rule 9, Rules of the Supreme Court, regarding the obligations and responsibilities of disbarred attorneys.
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