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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: RYAN BODIFORD FEENEY, BPR #020073
CONTACT: DOUGLAS R. BERGERON
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
February 6, 2023
TENNESSEE LAWYER SUSPENDED
Effective February 6, 2023, the Supreme Court of Tennessee suspended Ryan Bodiford Feeney from the
practice of law for six (6) months, with first thirty (30) days being as an active suspension pursuant to
Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 12.2, and the remainder served on probation.
A Petition for Discipline containing one complaint was filed, alleging Mr. Feeney failed to communicate
reasonably with his clients regarding prior suspensions, failed to withdraw from representation during his prior
suspensions, and knowingly practiced law on multiple occasions during his prior suspensions.
Mr. Feeney executed a conditional guilty plea acknowledging his conduct violated Tennessee Rules of
Professional Conduct 1.4 (communication), 1.16 (terminating representation), and 5.5 (unauthorized practice of
law).
Mr. Feeney 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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