BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2016)
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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: MICHAEL BARTON BROOKS, BPR #10916
CONTACT: ALAN D. JOHNSON
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
April 11, 2016
SHELBY COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
On April 8, 2016, the Tennessee Supreme Court suspended Michael Barton Brooks from the practice of
law for three years, retroactive to December 3, 2015, pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section
12.2. Mr. Brooks was summarily suspended on December 3, 2015, pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule
9, Section 22.3, based upon his guilty plea to a serious crime; i.e., aggravated assault and vehicular assault.
The Board of Professional Responsibility filed a final petition for discipline against Mr. Brooks and he
entered a guilty plea that acknowledged violation of Tennessee Rules of Professional Conduct 8.4(a) and (b)
(misconduct).
The order was effective upon entry. Mr. Brooks must pay the Boardâs costs and expenses within ninety
days of entry of the Order of Enforcement. Mr. Brooks must comply with Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9,
Section 28 regarding the obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys.
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