BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2020)
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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: BARBARA MORRIS ZOCCOLA, BPR #013020
CONTACT: TRAVIS M. LAMPLEY
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
January 15, 2020
SHELBY COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
On January 15, 2020, the Tennessee Supreme Court suspended Barbara Morris Zoccola from the
practice of law until further orders of the Court pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 22.3.
Ms. Zoccola was suspended based upon her guilty plea for Theft of Public Money, Property, or Thing of Value
in the matter of United States of America v. Barbara Zoccola, in the United States District Court for the
Western District of Tennessee. During her employment with the United States Department of Justice as an
Assistant United States Attorney, Ms. Zoccola misreported and falsely certified her time and attendance
records. By doing so, Ms. Zoccola accrued leave time to which she was not entitled. The Supreme Courtâs
Order is effective immediately.
Pursuant to the Order of the Supreme Court, the matter has been referred to the Board to institute formal
proceedings to determine the extent of the final discipline to be imposed upon Ms. Zoccola as a result of her
conviction of a serious crime.
Ms. Zoccola must comply with Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 28, regarding the obligations
and responsibilities of suspended attorneys.
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