BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2026)
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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: ELLIOTT JAMES SCHUCHARDT, BPR #027016
CONTACT: R. DAVISON DOUGLAS
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
April 14, 2026
KNOX COUNTY LAWYER DISBARRED
Effective April 14, 2026, the Supreme Court of Tennessee permanently disbarred Elliott James Schuchardt
from the practice of law. The Supreme Court affirmed the decision of the Knox County Chancery Court and the
disciplinary Hearing Panel finding Mr. Schuchardt violated the Rules of Professional Responsibility in four (4)
cases and that disbarment was the appropriate sanction.
The Court affirmed the finding that Mr. Schuchardtâs conduct in the four cases violated Tennessee Rules
of Professional Conduct 1.1 (Competence); 1.3 (Diligence), 1.4(a)-(b) (Communication); 1.5(b) (Fees), 1.7(a)(1)
(Conflict of Interest); 1.16(d) (Declining or Terminating Representation); 3.2 (Expediting Litigation); 3.3(a)(1)
(Candor Toward the Tribunal); 3.4(c) (Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel); 4.2 (Communication with a
Person Represented by Counsel); 4.4(a)(1) (Respect for the Rights of Third Persons); 8.1(a) (Bar Admission and
Disciplinary Matters); 8.2(a) (Judicial and Legal Officials); 8.4(c) (Misconduct-
Dishonesty/Fraud/Deceit/Misrepresentation); and 8.4(d) (Misconduct-Administration of Justice).
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