BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2020)
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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
FA24: (615) 367-2480
E-MAIL: ethics@tbpr.org
Website: www.tbpr.org
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: STEPHEN KENNETH PERRY, BPR #022540
CONTACT: ALAN D. JOHNSON
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
October 2, 2020
TENNESSEE LAWYER SUSPENDED
On October 2, 2020, the Tennessee Supreme Court suspended Stephen Kenneth Perry of Alexandria,
Virginia from the practice of law for two (2) years, retroactive to the date of his January 2, 2019 temporary
suspension pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 12.2(b). As a condition of reinstatement, Mr.
Perry must pay restitution to his client and undergo a Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program evaluation. Mr.
Perry must pay the Board of Professional Responsibilityâs costs and expenses and court costs within ninety days
of the entry of the Order of Enforcement.
On July 30, 2019, the Board filed a Petition for Discipline against Mr. Perry. The Petition included one
complaint of misconduct. The Hearing Panel found Mr. Perry essentially abandoned his clientâs case and failed
to respond to the Board in violation of Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3 (diligence), 1.4 (communication, 1.5
(fees), 1.16 (terminating representation), 3.2 (expediting litigation), 8.1(b) (bar admission and disciplinary
matters) and 8.4(d) (conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice).
Mr. Perry shall comply in all aspects with 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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