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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: BRETT NATHANIEL MAYES, BPR #031762
CONTACT: EILEEN BURKHALTER SMITH
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
October 17, 2023
WASHINGTON_COUNTY LAWYER CENSURED
On October 17, 2023, Brett Nathaniel Mayes, an attorney licensed to practice law in Tennessee, received
a Public Censure from the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Tennessee Supreme Court.
Mr. Mayes served on a local planning commission, and he was required to complete a âStatement of
Interestâ form by the Tennessee Ethics Commission. Mr. Mayes falsely stated on the form that he had never
filed bankruptcy when he had filed bankruptcy in 2019. Mr. Mayes completed the form for two calendar years,
indicating on both filings that he had not filed bankruptcy. The forms were completed under penalty of perjury.
By these acts, Brett Nathaniel Mayes, has violated Rule of Professional Conduct 8.4(c) (conduct
involving dishonesty) 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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