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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: GEORGIA A. FELNER, BPR #013167
CONTACT: A. RUSSELL WILLIS
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
June 28, 2019
WILLIAMSON COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
On June 28, 2019, the Supreme Court of Tennessee suspended Georgia A. Felner from the practice of
law for a period of three (3) years with eighteen (18) months served on active suspension and the remainder on
probation pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 12.2 and 14.2. Ms. Felner is required to pay
all costs in the disciplinary proceeding.
Ms. Felner sold cannabis (THC) to a confidential informant and was indicted for the sale and delivery of
a Schedule VI controlled substance. Ms. Felner entered a plea of nolo contendere to both felony counts,
received judicial diversion, was placed on two (2) years supervised probation beginning October 10, 2018, and
prohibited from practicing law. Ms. Felnerâs conduct violated RPC 8.4 (b) (misconduct).
Ms. Felner must notify all clients being represented in pending matters, as well as co-counsel and
opposing counsel, of the Supreme Courtâs Order suspending her law license and deliver to all clients any
papers or property to which they are entitled.
Ms. Felner 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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