BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2014)
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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: JOHN ARNOLD FITZGERALD, BPR #796
CONTACT: A. RUSSELL WILLIS
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
September 15, 2014
RHEA COUNTY LAWYER TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED
On September 10, 2014, the Supreme Court of Tennessee temporarily suspended John Arnold
Fitzgerald from the practice of law upon finding that Mr. Fitzgerald misappropriated funds to his own use, and
his continued practice of law 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 matters
where an attorneyâs continued practice of law poses a threat of substantial harm to the public.
Effective September 10, 2014, Mr. Fitzgerald is precluded from accepting any new cases, and he must
cease representing existing clients by October 10, 2014. After October 10, 2014, Mr. Fitzgerald shall not use
any indicia of lawyer, legal assistant, or law clerk nor maintain a presence where the practice of law is
conducted. Further, Mr. Fitzgerald must provide the location and account number for any trust accounts for
which he has signatory authority or control and is enjoined from making any withdrawals from said trust
accounts without advance approval of Disciplinary Counsel.
Mr. Fitzgerald 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. Fitzgerald is required to
deliver to all clients any papers or property to which they are entitled.
This suspension remains in effect until dissolution or modification by the Supreme Court. Mr.
Fitzgerald may for good cause request dissolution or modification of the suspension by petition to the
Supreme Court.
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