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11/01/2023
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
AT NASHVILLE
IN RE: JOHN PHILIP PARSONS, BPR #011636
An Attorney Licensed to Practice Law in Tennessee
(Putnam County)
_______________________________
No. M2017-02061-SC-BAR-BP
BOPR No. 2023-3314-4-AW-30.4(d)
_______________________________
ORDER OF REINSTATEMENT
This matter is before the Court, pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 30.4(d), upon a
Petition for Reinstatement pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 30.4(d) filed on March 10,
2023, by the Petitioner. Mr. Parsons was disbarred from the practice of law by Order of
this Court on October 13, 2017. On October 2, 2023, the Hearing Panel entered its Findings
of Facts and Decision of the Hearing Panel, recommending Mr. Parsons be reinstated with
conditions. On October 3, 2023, Mr. Parsons notified the Board he waived his appellate
rights. On October 23, 2023, the Panel entered its Findings and Judgment for Assessment
of Costs. On October 23, 2023, the Board considered and approved the Findings of Facts
and Decision of the Hearing Panel and the Findings and Judgment for Assessment of Costs.
From all of which, the Court approves the recommendations and judgment of the
Hearing Panel and adopts the same as this Courtâs Order.
IT IS, THEREFORE, CONSIDERED, ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND
DECREED BY THE COURT:
1. The Petitioner, John Philip Parsons, is hereby reinstated to the practice of law
in the State of Tennessee pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 30.4(d), subject to the following
conditions:
a. Mr. Parsons, in accordance with Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 12.9, shall engage a
practice monitor for a period of one (1) year. Mr. Parsons shall meet with his
practice monitor at least once per month. The practice monitor shall consult with
Mr. Parsons regarding his office practice and client case management to ensure
adherence to best practices, ethical rules and trust account procedures. Mr. Parsons
shall ensure the practice monitor provides monthly written reports to the Board
regarding Mr. Parsonsâs progress and compliance.
2. Pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 24.3, Mr. Parsons shall pay to the Board
of Professional Responsibility the expenses and costs of this matter in the amount of
$1,040.00, which includes a $100.00 filing fee, and shall pay to the Clerk of this Court the
costs incurred herein within ninety (90) days of the entry of this Order, for all of which
execution may issue if necessary.
3. The Board of Professional Responsibility shall cause notice of this
reinstatement to be published as required by Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 28.11.
PER CURIAM