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: TERRY SHANE HENSLEY, PBR #24990
CONTACT: ALAN D. JOHNSON
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
August 17, 2016
HAMILTON COUNTY LAWYER TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED
On August 16, 2016, the Supreme Court of Tennessee temporarily suspended Terry Shane Hensley from
the practice of law upon finding that Mr. Hensley has failed to respond to the Board regarding a complaint of
misconduct. Section 12.3 of Supreme Court Rule 9 provides for the immediate summary suspension of an
attorneyâs license to practice law in cases of an attorneyâs failure to respond to the Board regarding a complaint
of misconduct.
Effective August 16, 2016, Mr. Hensley is precluded from accepting any new cases and he must cease
representing existing clients by September 15, 2016. After September 15, 2016, Mr. Hensley shall not use
any indicia of lawyer, legal assistant, or law clerk nor maintain a presence where the practice of law is
conducted.
Mr. Hensley 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. Hensley 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.
Hensley may for good cause request dissolution or modification of the suspension by petition to the Supreme
Court.
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