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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: JOHN SCOTT WESSON, #020555
CONTACT: DIANE M. NISBET
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
April 20, 2022
HAMILTON COUNTY LAWYER CENSURED
On April 19, 2022, John Scott Wesson, an attorney licensed to practice law in Tennessee, received a
Public Censure from the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Tennessee Supreme Court.
Mr. Wesson failed to appear at a deposition, failed to file a response to opposing counselâs motion for
summary judgment, and failed to appear at several court hearings. Mr. Wesson failed to maintain good
communication with his client during the representation. Moreover, Mr. Wesson was named as a party in a
show cause proceeding, and the court found him in civil contempt.
By these acts, Mr. Wesson has violated Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3 (diligence), 1.4
(communication), and 8.4(g) (misconduct), and is hereby Publicly Censured for these violations.
A Public Censure is a rebuke and warning to the attorney, but it does not affect the attorneyâs ability to
practice law.
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