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
FAX: (615) 367-2480
E-MAIL: ethics@tbpr.org
Website: www.tbpr.org
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: JOANNA TEMPLE, BPR #26096
CONTACT: KRISANN HODGES
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
April 28, 2016
SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, GEORGIA LAWYER SUSPENDED
On April 28, 2016, the Tennessee Supreme Court suspended Joanna Temple from the practice of law
until further orders of the Court pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 22.3. Ms. Temple was
suspended based upon her guilty plea to a serious crime involving improper conduct as an attorney; i.e.,
Attempted Criminal Usury (Second Degree).
The Supreme Court ordered the Board of Professional Responsibility to institute a formal proceeding to
determine the extent of final discipline to be imposed as a result of Ms. Templeâs guilty plea.
Ms. Temple must comply with Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 28 regarding the obligations
and responsibilities of suspended attorneys.
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