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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
Website: www.tbpr.org
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: JONATHAN WILLIAM DOOLAN, BPR #024397
CONTACT: DOUGLAS R. BERGERON
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
June 28, 2024
KNOX COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
Effective June 28, 2024, the Supreme Court of Tennessee suspended Jonathan William Doolan from the
practice of law for nine (9) months, with one (1) month being as an active suspension pursuant to Tennessee
Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 12.2, and the remainder served on probation with conditions, including
contacting with the Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program and compliance with any recommendations.
A Petition for Discipline containing two complaints was filed by the Board alleging Mr. Doolan failed to
reasonably communicate with his clients regarding the status of their case, failed to act in a diligent manner and
expedite the clientsâ litigation, failed to timely respond to discovery requests, failed to communicate with
clients, failed to properly withdraw from representation, failed to work within the scope of his representation,
failed to take reasonable steps to protect the clientâs interest after terminating the representation, and failed to
comply with requests for information from Disciplinary Counsel.
Mr. Doolan executed a Conditional Guilty Plea acknowledging his conduct violated Tennessee Rules of
Professional Conduct 1.2 (scope of representation); 1.3 (diligence); 1.4 (communication); 1.16 (declining or
terminating representation); 3.2 (expediting litigation); 3.4 (fairness to opposing party and counsel); and 8.1
(bar admission and disciplinary matters).
Mr. Doolan must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and
30.4 regarding the obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys and the procedure for reinstatement.
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