BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2026)
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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: RICKY A. W. CURTIS, BPR NO. 019761
CONTACT: A. RUSSELL WILLIS
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
January 22, 2026
SULLIVAN COUNTY LAWYER TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED
On January 22, 2026, the Supreme Court of Tennessee temporarily suspended Ricky A. W. Curtis from
the practice of law upon finding that Mr. Curtis failed to respond to the Board of Professional Responsibility
concerning one (1) complaint of misconduct.
Mr. Curtis is immediately precluded from accepting any new cases, and he must cease representing
existing clients February 21, 2026. After February 21, 2026, Mr. Curtis shall not use any indicia of lawyer, legal
assistant, or law clerk nor maintain a presence where the practice of law is conducted. Mr. Curtis is immediately
precluded from accessing current trust accounts or opening any new trust accounts until further direction of the
Court.
Mr. Curtis 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. Mr. Curtis is required to deliver to all clients
any papers or property to which they are entitled.
Mr. Curtis shall comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and
12.3(d), regarding the obligations and responsibilities of temporarily suspended attorneys and the procedure for
reinstatement.
This suspension remains in effect until dissolution or modification by the Supreme Court. Mr. Curtis may,
for good cause, request dissolution or modification of the suspension by petition to the Supreme Court.
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