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IN DISCIPLINARY DISTRICT I
OF THE
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE
SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
IN RE: Terry Risner, #015096 FILE No. 73511-1-MB
Respondent, an attorney licensed
to practice law in Tennessee
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PUBLIC CENSURE
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The above complaint was filed against Terry Risner, an attorney licensed to practice law
in Tennessee, alleging certain acts of misconduct. Pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, the Board of
Professional Responsibility considered this matter at its meeting on March 8, 2024.
A client hired Respondent to represent him on appeal of criminal convictions. The Court
of Appeals entered an order substituting Respondent as counsel and setting a deadline for
Respondent to file his appellate brief. Respondent did not timely file a brief. The Court issued a
notice to Respondent stating that his brief had not been filed and informing him he had ten days to
do so. Respondent did not file the brief. The Court issued another order giving Respondent ten
days to file his brief and an explanation for the delay. Respondent did not file the brief.
The Court filed an Order for Respondent to appear to show cause why he should not be
held in contempt. Respondent appeared in court, and an order was entered removing Respondent
and substituting successor counsel. Respondent was not found in contempt.
By the aforementioned acts, Terry Risner is in violation of Rules of Professional Conduct
3.4 (fairness to opposing party), 1.3 (diligence), and 8.4(d) (prejudice to the administration of
justice) and is hereby Publicly Censured for these violations.
FOR THE BOARD OF
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
_______________________________
Jennifer S. Hagerman, Chair
April 9, 2024
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Date
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