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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
Website: www.tbpr.org
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: BRYAN LEE CAPPS, BPR #019999
CONTACT: A. RUSSELL WILLIS
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
June 12, 2023
KNOX COUNTY LAWYER TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED
On June 12, 2023, the Supreme Court of Tennessee temporarily suspended Bryan Lee Capps from the
practice of law upon finding that Mr. Capps misappropriated funds for his personal use 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 in cases of an attorney misappropriating funds for personal
use and/or posing a threat of substantial harm to the public.
Mr. Capps is immediately precluded from accepting any new cases, and he must cease representing
existing clients by July 12, 2023. After July 12, 2023, Mr. Capps shall not use any indicia of lawyer, legal
assistant, or law clerk nor maintain a presence where the practice of law is conducted.
Mr. Capps 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. Capps is required to deliver
to all clients any papers or property to which they are entitled.
Mr. Capps 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. Capps
may, for good cause, request dissolution or modification of the suspension by petition to the Supreme Court.
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