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: STEVEN MICHAEL HODGEN, BPR NO. 025456
CONTACT: DOUGLAS R. BERGERON
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
August 15, 2025
HAMILTON COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
Effective August 15, 2025, the Supreme Court of Tennessee suspended Steven Michael Hodgen from
the practice of law for six (6) years with five (5) years as an active suspension pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9,
Section 12.2, and the remainder served on probation conditioned upon the appointment of a practice monitor.
A Petition for Discipline containing one complaint was filed by the Board alleging Mr. Hodgen
indicated in court pleadings that he represented a party that he had never spoken with and that following the
improper representation then failed to reasonably communicate with the client regarding the status of the case;
failed to act in a diligent manner and expedite the clientâs litigation; failed to timely respond to dispositive
motions; failed to discuss any aspects of the case and filings with the complainant; abandoned the complainant
and/or prejudiced the rights of a third party. After a hearing on the merits, the Hearing Panel determined the
conduct of Mr. Hodgen violated Tennessee Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1 (competence); 1.2 (scope of
representation); 1.3 (diligence); 1.4 (communication); 3.2 (expediting litigation); 3.3 (candor to the tribunal);
3.4(d) (fairness to opposing party and counsel); and 8.4(a), (c), and (d) (misconduct).
Mr. Hodgen 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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