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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: ROBERT HARRIS GOLDER, BPR #034911
CONTACT: DOUGLAS R. BERGERON
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
January 22, 2024
SHELBY COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
Effective January 22, 2024, the Supreme Court of Tennessee suspended Robert Harris Golder from the
practice of law for four (4) years, with one (1) year to be served as an active suspension pursuant to Tennessee
Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 12.2, and the remainder to be served on probation.
A Petition for Discipline containing four (4) complaints was filed, alleging Mr. Golder failed to
communicate reasonably with his clients, failed to perform work necessary to the representation, failed to
provide competent representation, disclosed confidential information during withdrawal, charged an
unreasonable fee, failed to comply with multiple court orders, and failed to expedite litigation. Mr. Golderâs
actions were prejudicial to the administration of justice.
Mr. Golder executed a conditional guilty plea acknowledging his conduct violated Tennessee Rules of
Professional Conduct 1.1 (competence), 1.3 (diligence), 1.4 (communication), 1.5 (fees), 1.16 (terminating
representation), 3.2 (expediting litigation), 3.4 (fairness to opposing party and counsel), and 8.4 (misconduct).
Mr. Golder must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and
30.4, regarding the obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys and the procedure for reinstatement.
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