BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2016)
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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: TERENCE JOSEPH FAIRFAX, BPR #20729
CONTACT: ALAN D. JOHNSON
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
August 26, 2016
AKRON, OHIO LAWYER TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED
On August 26, 2016, the Supreme Court of Tennessee temporarily suspended Tennessee licensed
attorney, Terence Joseph Fairfax from the practice of law upon finding that Mr. Fairfax has misappropriated
funds and poses a substantial threat of harm to the public. Section 12.3 of Supreme Court Rule 9 provides for
the immediate summary suspension of an attorneyâs license to practice law in cases where it has been
demonstrated that the attorney has misappropriated funds and poses a threat of substantial harm to the public.
Effective August 26, 2016, Mr. Fairfax is precluded from accepting any new cases and he must cease
representing existing clients by September 25, 2016. After September 25, 2016, Mr. Fairfax shall not use any
indicia of lawyer, legal assistant, or law clerk nor maintain a presence where the practice of law is conducted.
Mr. Fairfax 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. Section 28 of Supreme Court
Rule 9 requires Mr. Fairfax to deliver to all clients any papers or property to which they are entitled.
This suspension remains in effect until dissolution or modification by the Supreme Court. Mr. Fairfax
may for good cause request dissolution or modification of the suspension by petition to the Supreme Court.
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