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: BARBARA MORRIS ZOCCOLA, BPR #013020
CONTACT: A. RUSSELL WILLIS
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
April 20, 2020
SHELBY COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
On April 20, 2020, the Supreme Court of Tennessee entered an order suspending Barbara Morris
Zoccola from the practice of law for a period of two (2) months retroactive to her suspension on January 15,
2020, pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 22.3, and requiring Ms. Zoccola to pay the Board
all costs of the disciplinary proceeding.
Ms. Zoccola pled guilty to the misdemeanor charge of Theft of Public Money, Property, or Thing of
Value (18 USC ยง641), in the matter of United States of America v. Barbara Morris Zoccola, Case Number:
19-20282-WLC and was sentenced to one (1) year probation and ordered to pay restitution and a fine.
Ms. Zoccola entered a conditional guilty plea and admitted her misconduct violated Rule of
Professional Conduct 8.4 (misconduct).
Ms. Zoccola 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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