BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2010)
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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
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RELEASE OF INFORMATION
BRUCE E. POSTON, BPR #17803
CONTACT: KRISANN HODGES
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
September 23, 2010
KNOXVILLE LAWYER TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED
On September 22, 2010, the Supreme Court of Tennessee issued an Order summarily and
temporarily suspending Bruce E. Poston from the practice of law upon finding that Mr. Poston has failed to
respond to the Board regarding a complaint of misconduct. Section 4.3 of Supreme Court Rule 9 provides
for the immediate summary suspension of an attorney=s license to practice law in cases of an attorney=s
failure to respond to the Board regarding a complaint of misconduct.
Effective September 22, 2010, Mr. Poston is precluded from accepting any new cases and he must
cease representing existing clients by October 22, 2010. After October 22, 2010, Mr. Poston shall not use
any indicia of lawyer, legal assistant, or law clerk nor maintain a presence where the practice of law is
conducted.
Mr. Poston must notify all clients being represented in pending matters, as well as co-counsel and
opposing counsel of the Supreme Court=s Order suspending his law license. Section 18 of Supreme Court
Rule 9 requires Mr. Poston to deliver to all clients any papers or property to which they are entitled.
This suspension remains in effect until dissolution or modification by the Supreme Court. Mr.
Poston may for good cause request dissolution or modification of the suspension by petition to the Supreme
Court.
Poston 1973-2 rel.doc
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