BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2017)
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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
FAX: (615) 367-2480
E-MAIL: ethics@tbpr.org
Website: www.tbpr.org
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: S. BRAD DOZIER, BPR #24959
CONTACT: WILLIAM C. MOODY
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
June 20, 2017
WILLIAMSON COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
On June 20, 2017, S. Brad Dozier was suspended from the practice of law by Order of the Tennessee
Supreme Court for two (2) years, with thirty (30) days active suspension and the remainder on probation. The
suspension is to take effect immediately. As conditions of his suspension, Mr. Dozier must engage a practice
monitor, undergo an evaluation by Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program (TLAP) and enter into a monitoring
agreement if deemed appropriate by TLAP, and commit no further acts of misconduct resulting in a
recommendation of discipline. Mr. Dozier must pay the Boardâs costs and expenses and the court costs within
ninety days of the entry of the Order of Enforcement.
In the representation of six (6) clients, Mr. Dozier failed to act with diligence in handling client matters
and failed to adequately communicate with the clients. In one matter, he failed to deposit an unearned fee in a
trust account.
Mr. Dozierâs ethical misconduct violated Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1, Diligence; 1.4,
Communication; 1.15, Safekeeping Property and Funds; and 8.4, Misconduct.
Mr. Dozier must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and 30,
regarding the obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys.
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