BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2005)
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BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
of the
SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
1101 KERMIT DRIVE, SUITE 730
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 37217
TELEPHONE: (615) 361-7500
(800) 486-5714
FAX: (615) 367-2480
E-MAIL: ethics@tbpr.org
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
BYRON R. SIMPSON, BPR #20283
CONTACT: SANDY GARRETT
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
April 14, 2005
FRANKLIN LAWYER REINSTATED TO THE PRACTICE OF LAW
On April 12, 2005, the Tennessee Supreme Court reinstated the law license of Byron R.
Simpson, who practiced law in Franklin, Tennessee until taking disability inactive status on
January 13, 2003.
The Order of the Tennessee Supreme Court found Simpsonâs disability has been removed
and he is fit to practice law based upon the following conditions:
1. The Petitionerâs full compliance with all outstanding CLE requirements since
January 13, 2003, and
2. The Petitioner obtain a practice monitor, who shall provide monthly reports to the
Board for one (1) year;
3. That the Petitioner successfully completed his post-trial diversionary program and
all criminal charges were dismissed and expunged from his record prior to his
law license being reinstated;
4. The Petitionerâs professional privilege tax was paid; and
5. The Petitioner shall continue his compliance with his TLAP contract which shall
be extended an additional five (5) years.
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