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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
FA24: (615) 367-2480
E-MAIL: ethics@tbpr.org
Website: www.tbpr.org
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: ROBERT JOHN FOY, BPR #025919
CONTACT: JOSEPH K. BYRD
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
August 17, 2020
RUTHERFORD COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
On August 17, 2020, the Supreme Court of Tennessee entered an order suspending Robert John Foy
from the practice of law for a period of seven (7) years, with five (5) years active, and the remainder on
probation pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 12.2. Mr. Foy was further ordered to obtain an
evaluation with the Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program and engage the services of a Practice Monitor. Mr.
Foy must pay the Board of Professional Responsibilityâs costs and expenses and court costs within ninety (90)
days.
Mr. Foy converted client settlement funds to his own business and personal use. He also failed to
promptly pay third-party lien holders from the settlement funds. During the investigation of this matter, Mr.
Foy falsified bank records to prevent discovery of his misappropriation. In addition, Mr. Foy failed to keep
client funds and estate funds in his trust account. Mr. Foy reimbursed the estate and his clients in full for the
funds he misappropriated.
Mr. Foy executed a conditional guilty plea acknowledging his conduct violated Rules of Professional
Conduct (RPC) 1.15 (safekeeping property); 3.4 (fairness to the opposing party and counsel); 4.1 (truthfulness
and candor in statements to others); and 8.4 (a) and (c), (misconduct).
Mr. Foy must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and 30.4
regarding the obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys and the procedure for reinstatement.
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