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
FA24: (615) 367-2480
E-MAIL: ethics@tbpr.org
Website: www.tbpr.org
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: DAVID SCOTT PARSLEY, BPR #013606
CONTACT: JERRY MORGAN
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
October 12, 2020
DAVIDSON COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
Effective October 12, 2020, the Supreme Court of Tennessee entered an order suspending David Scott
Parsley from the practice of law for one (1) year with three (3) months active suspension and the remainder on
probation. During the period of probation, Mr. Parsley shall meet with a practice monitor monthly. The
Practice Monitor shall assess Mr. Parsleyâs case load, case management, trust account, compliance with trust
account rules, accounting procedures, and office management procedures, in accordance with Tennessee
Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 12.9(b). Mr. Parsley must pay to the Board all costs in the disciplinary
proceeding.
Mr. Parsley engaged in a business transaction with a client and friend without properly informing them
of the conflict of interest in violation of RPC 1.3 (diligence) and 1.8 (conflict of interest).
Mr. Parsley is immediately suspended from the practice of law and prohibited from using any indicia of
lawyer, legal assistant, or law clerk or maintaining a presence where the practice of law is conducted. Mr.
Parsley 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 and shall deliver to all clients any papers or property
to which they are entitled.
Mr. Parsley 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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