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: JOHN EDWARD HUTSON, BPR #034751
CONTACT: A. RUSSELL WILLIS
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
October 20, 2025
WHITE COUNTY LAWYER REINSTATED
By Order of the Tennessee Supreme Court entered October 20, 2025, John Edward Hutson was reinstated
to the active practice of law with conditions.
On January 14, 2025, Mr. Hutson was suspended by the Supreme Court of Tennessee for two (2) years
with six (6) months active suspension and the remainder on probation. Mr. Hutson filed a Petition for
Reinstatement to the practice of law pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 30.4(c) on October
13, 2025. The Board found the Petition was satisfactory and submitted an Order of Reinstatement to the Court.
Mr. Hutsonâs reinstatement to the active practice of law is conditioned upon contacting TLAP and
engagement of a practice monitor during the first six months of the probationary period. Mr. Hutson is required
to meet with his practice monitor each month who will review and assess his caseload, case management,
timeliness of performing tasks, adequacy of communication with clients, and accounting procedures and provide
monthly written reports to Disciplinary Counsel.
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