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FILED
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
AT NASHVILLE FEB 1 6 2016
Clerk QI the
Rec'd By Courts
IN RE: JOHN MARTIN DRAKE,BPR #30532
An Attorney Licensed to Practice Law in Tennessee
(Davidson County)

No. M2016-00306-SC-BAR-BP
BOPR No. 2016-2546-5-AW(12.3)

ORDER OF TEMPORARY SUSPENSION

This matter is before the Court on a Petition of the Board of Professional
Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee, by and through Disciplinary Counsel,
for the temporary suspension of John Martin Drake from the practice of law, pursuant to
Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 12.3. The Petition has been authorized by the Chair of the Board of
Professional Responsibility and is supported by the Affidavit of Preston Shipp,
Disciplinary Counsel.

Based upon the Petition and the supporting Affidavit, the Court finds that John
Martin Drake failed to respond to the Board of Professional Responsibility concerning a
complaint of misconduct.

IT IS, THEREFORE, CONSIDERED, ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND
DECREED BY THE COURT THAT:

1. John Martin Drake is hereby temporarily suspended from the practice of
law as provided in Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 12.3.

2. John Martin Drake shall comply with Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9 in all respects
and particularly as provided in Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 28, regarding the responsibilities of
suspended attorneys.

3. John Martin Drake may make application for dissolution or modification
ofthis Order as provided in Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 12.3.

4. The Board of Professional Responsibility shall cause notice of this
suspension of John Martin Drake to be published as required by Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, §
28.11.

PER CURIAM