BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2017)
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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: WALTER ALAN ROSE, BPR #28903
CONTACT: A. RUSSELL WILLIS
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
January 11, 2017
RUTHERFORD COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
Effective January 11, 2017, Walter Alan Rose, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is suspended from the practice
of law by Order of the Supreme Court of Tennessee for a period of three (3) years, retroactive to October 30,
2015, and required to contact Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program (TLAP) within five (5) business days of
the entry of the Order of Enforcement.
Mr. Rose provided legal services in exchange for narcotics and committed a criminal act reflecting
adversely upon his fitness to practice law. Mr. Rose was summarily suspended by the Tennessee Supreme
Court on October 30, 2015, based upon the entry of a plea of guilty to violating Title 18, United States Code,
Section 922(g)(3).
Mr. Roseâs conduct violated Rules of Professional Conduct 1.7 (conflict of interest) and 8.4(b)
(misconduct).
Mr. Rose must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 18 and 30,
regarding the obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys and may not return to the active practice of
law until an order of reinstatement has been entered by the Supreme Court.
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