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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
FA24: (615) 367-2480
E-MAIL: ethics@tbpr.org
Website: www.tbpr.org
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: NICHOLAS D. BUNSTINE, BPR #9751
CONTACT: STEVEN J. CHRISTOPHER
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
January 14, 2021
KNOX COUNTY LAWYER CENSURED
On January 14, 2021, Nicholas D. Bunstine, an attorney licensed to practice law in Tennessee, received
a Public Censure from the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Tennessee Supreme Court.
Mr. Bunstine represented a client in defense of a civil proceeding brought by the clientâs mother for
rescission of a quit claim deed. At all relevant times during the representation, Mr. Bunstine was aware that his
clientâs mother was represented by counsel.
While the suit remained pending, Mr. Bunstine received word from his client that her mother no longer
wished to have the quit claim deed rescinded. Mr. Bunstine prepared an affidavit for the motherâs signature
confirming the motherâs changed position and provided the affidavit to his client. Mr. Bunstineâs client
presented the affidavit to her mother, who proceeded to execute the affidavit. Mr. Bunstine filed a motion to
dismiss the suit based upon the content of the affidavit, which was granted by the Court.
By these acts, Nicholas D. Bunstine, has violated Rules of Professional Conduct 4.2 (communication
with a person represented by counsel), and 8.4(d) (misconduct) and is hereby Publicly Censured for this
violation.
A Public Censure is a rebuke and warning to the attorney, but it does not affect the attorneyâs ability to
practice law.
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