BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2012)
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BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE
SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
10 CADILLAC DRIVE, SUITE 220
BRENTWOOD, TENNESSEE 37027
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RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: JAMES L. RATHER, BPR# 019722
CONTACT: KRISANN HODGES
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
February 14, 2012
KNOXVILLE ATTORNEY DISBARRED
On February 9, 2012, the Tennessee Supreme Court entered an Order disbarring James L. Rather from
the practice of law.
On November 18, 2011, the Board of Professional Responsibility filed a petition for reciprocal
discipline pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 17, based upon his disbarment by the Supreme
Court of California. The State Bar Court of California determined that Mr. Rather had misappropriated funds
that had been given to him to hold in trust. Further, the Court determined that Mr. Rather failed to return
unearned legal fees.
Mr. Rather must comply with Sections 18 and 19 of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9 regarding the
obligations and responsibilities of disbarred attorneys.
Rather 2083-2 rel.doc
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