BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2020)
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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
FAX: (615) 367-2480
E-MAIL: ethics@tbpr.org
Website: www.tbpr.org
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: JOHN RYAN POOLE, BPR #035782
CONTACT: BRITTANY LAVALLE
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
December 17, 2019
DAVIDSON COUNTY LAWYER TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED
On December 17, 2019, the Supreme Court of Tennessee temporarily suspended John Ryan Poole from
the practice of law upon finding Mr. Poole failed to respond to the Board, misappropriated funds, and poses a
threat of substantial harm to the public. Section 12.3 of Supreme Court Rule 9 provides for the immediate
summary suspension of an attorneyâs license to practice law if an attorney poses a threat of substantial harm to
the public.
Mr. Poole is immediately precluded from accepting any new cases, and he must cease representing
existing clients by January 16, 2020. After January 16, 2020, Mr. Poole shall not use any indicia of lawyer,
legal assistant, or law clerk nor maintain a presence where the practice of law is conducted.
Mr. Poole must notify all clients being represented in pending matters, as well as co-counsel and
opposing counsel of the Supreme Courtâs Order suspending his law license. Mr. Poole is required to deliver
to all clients any papers or property to which they are entitled.
Mr. Poole must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and
12.3(d), regarding the obligations and responsibilities of temporarily suspended attorneys and the procedure
for reinstatement.
This suspension remains in effect until dissolution or modification by the Supreme Court. Mr. Poole
may for good cause request dissolution or modification of the suspension by petition to the Supreme Court.
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