BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2018)
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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: BRIAN PHILLIP MANOOKIAN, BPR #026455
CONTACT: WILLIAM C. MOODY
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
November 21, 2018
DAVIDSON COUNTY LAWYER REMAINS ON TEMPORARY SUSPENSION
On November 21, 2018, the Tennessee Supreme Court entered an Order denying the request of Brian
Phillip Manookian for dissolution of temporary suspension. Mr. Manookian was temporarily suspended from
the practice of law on September 21, 2018, upon a finding that he poses a threat of substantial harm to the
public.
On September 28, 2018, Mr. Manookian filed a Verified Petition for Dissolution or Amendment of
Order of Temporary Suspension. A hearing was held on October 11 and 19, 2018, before a panel of the Board
of Professional Responsibility. On November 7, 2018, the panel entered its Report and Recommendation
recommending that the Verified Petition for Dissolution or Amendment of Order of Temporary Suspension be
denied. On November 21, 2018, the Supreme Court entered an order adopting the panelâs Report and
Recommendation.
Following the temporary suspension on September 21, 2018, the Tennessee Supreme Court entered an
Order on October 17, 2018, staying the requirement that Mr. Manookian cease representing existing clients
pending further orders of the Court. Upon entry of the November 21, 2018 Order, the stay is lifted and Mr.
Manookian must cease representation of existing clients within ten (10) days of this Order. Mr. Manookian
shall not use any indicia of lawyer, legal assistant, or law clerk nor maintain a presence where the practice of
law is conducted. Mr. Manookian 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. Manookian 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.
Manookian may for good cause request dissolution or modification of the suspension by petition to the Supreme
Court.
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