BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2006)
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BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
of the
SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
1101 KERMIT DRIVE, SUITE 730
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 37217
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RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: WALTER RAY CULP, BPR#17727
CONTACT: SANDY GARRETT
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
April 10, 2006
FRANKLIN LAWYER SUSPENDED
Walter Ray Culp, a Franklin lawyer, was summarily suspended from the practice of law
by the Tennessee Supreme Court on April 3, 2006. Mr. Culp pled guilty to a serious crime, i.e.,
the offense of extortion, on February 14, 2006.
Section 18 of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9 requires Mr. Culp to notify by registered
or certified mail all clients being represented in pending matters; all co-counsel and opposing
counsel of the Supreme Courtâs Order suspending him. Section 18 of Tennessee Supreme Court
Rule 9 also requires Mr. Culp to deliver to all clients any papers or property to which they are
entitled. Mr. Culp is further prohibited from maintaining a presence where the practice of law is
conducted and required to remove and refrain from use of any indicia of lawyer, legal assistant,
law clerk or similar title.
The Court further ordered that this matter be referred to the Board of Professional
Responsibility for institution of a formal proceeding in which the sole issue to be determined
shall be the extent of the final discipline to be imposed as a result of Mr. Culpâs guilty plea.
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