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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: PATRICK BRYANT HAWLEY, BPR #028264
CONTACT: DOUGLAS BERGERON
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
November 26, 2024
HAMILTON COUNTY LAWYER TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED
On November 26, 2024, the Supreme Court of Tennessee temporarily suspended Patrick Bryant Hawley
from the practice of law upon finding that Mr. Hawley poses a threat of substantial 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 posing a threat of substantial harm to the public.
Mr. Hawley is immediately precluded from accepting any new cases, and he must cease representing
existing clients by December 26, 2024. After December 26, 2024, Mr. Hawley shall not use any indicia of
lawyer, legal assistant, or law clerk nor maintain a presence where the practice of law is conducted.
Mr. Hawley 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. Hawley is required to deliver
to all clients any papers or property to which they are entitled.
Mr. Hawley must 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. Hawley
may, for good cause, request dissolution or modification of the suspension by petition to the Supreme Court.
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