BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2024)
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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: TERRY RISNER, BPR #015096
CONTACT: A. RUSSELL WILLIS
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
March 22, 2024
HAWKINS COUNTY LAWYER TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED
On March 22, 2024, the Supreme Court of Tennessee temporarily suspended Terry Risner from the
practice of law upon finding that Mr. Risner is substantially non-compliant with his December 20, 2023,
mandatory reporting Tennessee Lawyer Assistance Program Preliminary Evaluation and Assessment
Monitoring Agreement. Section 12.3 of Supreme Court Rule 9 provides for the immediate summary suspension
of an attorneyâs license to practice law in cases of an attorney who has failed to substantially comply with a
Tennessee Lawyer Assistance Program monitoring agreement.
Mr. Risner is immediately precluded from accepting any new cases, and he must cease representing
existing clients by April 21, 2024. After April 21, 2024, Mr. Risner shall not use any indicia of lawyer, legal
assistant, or law clerk nor maintain a presence where the practice of law is conducted.
Mr. Risner 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. Risner is required to deliver to
all clients any papers or property to which they are entitled.
Mr. Risner must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and
12.3(d), regarding the obligations and responsibilities of temporarily suspended attorneys and the procedure for
reinstatement.
This suspension remains in effect until dissolution or modification by the Supreme Court. Mr. Risner
may for good cause request dissolution or modification of the suspension by petition to the Supreme Court.
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