BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2010)
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BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE
SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
1101 KERMIT DRIVE, SUITE 730
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 37217
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RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: JOHN P. BRIZZOLARA, BPR# 22449
CONTACT: KRISANN HODGES
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
August 2, 2010
LITTLE ROCK ATTORNEY SUSPENDED
On July 29, 2010, the Tennessee Supreme Court suspended the Tennessee law license of John P.
Brizzolara pursuant to Section 14 of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9. The Court suspended Mr.
Brizzolaraâs law license in light of his plea to the serious crime of prescription drug fraud, in violation of
Tenn. Code Ann. 53-11-402; forgery, in violation of Tenn. Code Ann. 39-14-114; and identity theft, in
violation of Tenn. Code Ann. 39-14-150.
Prior to the entry of this Order, Mr. Brizzolara was also suspended from the practice of law in
Tennessee for failure to pay registration fees and failure to comply with continuing legal education
requirements.
The Supreme Court further ordered the Board of Professional Responsibility to institute a formal
proceeding to determine the extent of final discipline to be imposed as a result of the commission of these
serious crimes. Mr. Brizzolara was ordered to fully comply with the provisions of Tennessee Supreme
Court Rule 9, Section 18, which requires, in part, the notification of all clients by registered or certified
mail, all co-counsel, all opposing counsel and opposing parties without counsel of the Supreme Courtâs
order suspending him. Section 18 also requires that Mr. Brizzolara deliver to all clients any papers or
property to which they are entitled.
This suspension shall remain in effect until it is dissolved or amended by order of the Supreme
Court of Tennessee.
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