BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2025)
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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: ROBERT JOSEPH TURNER, BPR #015107
CONTACT: ERIC A FULLER
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
November 21, 2025
DAVIDSON COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
Effective November 21, 2025, the Supreme Court of Tennessee suspended Robert Joseph Turner from the
practice of law for one (1) year, with thirty (30) days to be served as an active suspension pursuant to Tennessee
Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 12.2, and the remainder to be served on probation conditioned upon Mr. Turnerâs
engagement of a practice monitor.
Mr. Turner was retained to represent a client in a civil matter against a general contractor. During the
pendency of the litigation at least five (5) separate associates employed by Mr. Turner were assigned to handle the
litigation, although Mr. Turner remained counsel of record. Over a four (4) year period, Mr. Turner, or an associate
assigned to the matter who Mr. Turner was supervising, failed to appear for hearings on multiple occasions, missed
multiple deadlines memorialized in a scheduling order, and failed to comply with court orders to contact the court.
In dismissing the matter, the trial court cited as the basis for dismissal Mr. Turnerâs failure to properly represent
his client and comply with court orders.
Mr. Turner executed a Conditional Guilty Plea acknowledging his conduct violated Tennessee Rules of
Professional 1.3 (diligence) and 5.1 (responsibilities of supervisory lawyers).
Mr. Turner 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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