BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2007)
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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
JOHN LOUIS DOLAN, JR., BPR #009158
CONTACT: LAURA L. CHASTAIN
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
February 21, 2007
MEMPHIS ATTORNEY SUSPENDED FROM PRACTICE OF LAW
On February 15, 2007, the Supreme Court of Tennessee entered an Order suspending the law
license of Memphis attorney John Louis Dolan, Jr. from the practice of law for a period of two (2) years
retroactive to May 26, 2005, the date upon which he was first suspended by the Tennessee Supreme Court,
except for one (1) year which has already been served, and with Dolan being on probation for the remaining one
(1) year. At the end of the two (2) year suspension/probation, Dolan shall be eligible to apply for reinstatement
as provided in Rule 9, Section 19, of the Tennessee Supreme Court Rules. The Tennessee Supreme Court also
ordered that Dolan comply with Section 18 of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, which requires Dolan to notify
by registered or certified mail all clients being represented in pending matters, all co-counsel and opposing
counsel of the Supreme Courtâs Order suspending his license. Section 18 also requires Dolan to deliver to all
clients any papers or property to which they are entitled.
This disciplinary matter was held pursuant to Supreme Court Rules 8 and 9. In Tennessee,
suspended lawyers may, after the passage of their suspension, apply for reinstatement of their law licenses.
However, to succeed these lawyers must carry their burden of proof by clear and convincing evidence that their
reinstatement will not be detrimental to the integrity and standing of the bar or the administration of justice or
subversive to the public interest.
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