BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2025)
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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: WILLIAM SHEA FORGETY, BPR #034235
CONTACT: A. RUSSELL WILLIS
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
September 9, 2025
SUMNER COUNTY LAWYER TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED
On September 9, 2025, the Supreme Court of Tennessee temporarily suspended William Shea Forgety
from the practice of law upon finding that Mr. Forgety failed to respond to the Board of Professional
Responsibility concerning a complaint of misconduct.
Mr. Forgety is immediately precluded from accepting any new cases, and he must cease representing
existing clients by October 9, 2025. After October 9, 2025, Mr. Forgety shall not use any indicia of lawyer,
legal assistant, or law clerk, nor maintain a presence where the practice of law is conducted. Mr. Forgety shall
notify all clients being represented in pending matters, as well as co-counsel and opposing counsel, of the
Supreme Courtâs Order suspending his law license and shall deliver to all clients any papers or property to
which they are entitled.
Mr. Forgety shall comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and
12.3(d), regarding the obligations and responsibilities of temporarily suspended attorneys and the procedure for
reinstatement.
This suspension remains in effect until dissolution or modification by the Supreme Court. Mr. Forgety
may, for good cause, request dissolution or modification of the suspension by petition to the Supreme Court.
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