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: GEORGE H. THOMPSON, III, BPR #003024
CONTACT: JERRY MORGAN
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
September 29, 2020
DAVIDSON COUNTY LAWYER REINSTATED
On September 29, 2020, the Supreme Court of Tennessee reinstated George H. Thompson, III to the
practice of law.
On April 28, 2020, Mr. Thompson was suspended by the Supreme Court of Tennessee for a period of
one year, with thirty (30) days served on active suspension and the remainder on probation, pursuant to
Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 12.2, and ordered to pay to the Board all costs in the disciplinary
proceeding.
A Hearing Panel found Mr. Thompson failed to refile an action within the statute of limitations,
negotiated a legal malpractice settlement without advising his client in writing to consult another attorney
before accepting the settlement offer in violation of Tennessee Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1 (competence);
1.3 (diligence); 1.8(h)(2) (conflict of interest); and 8.4(c) (misconduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or
misrepresentation).
Mr. Thompsonâs reinstatement to the active practice of law is conditioned upon his engagement of a
practice monitor for eleven (11) months who will meet with him monthly to assess his case load, timeliness of
tasks, adequacy of communication with clients, and provide monthly written reports of Mr. Thompsonâs
progress to Disciplinary Counsel.
Mr. Thompson shall incur no new complaints of misconduct that relate to conduct occurring during the
period of probation that result in the recommendation by the Board that discipline be imposed.
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