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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: WENDELL J. OâREILLY, BPR #022217
CONTACT: ALAN D. JOHNSON
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
March 3, 2022
WILLIAMSON COUNTY LAWYER DISBARRED
Effective March 3, 2022, the Supreme Court of Tennessee permanently disbarred Wendell J. OâReilly
from the practice of law and ordered him to pay restitution to his clients.
The Board filed a Petition for Discipline containing two (2) complaints and a Supplemental Petition for
Discipline containing one (1) complaint against Mr. OâReilly. The disciplinary complaints were tried before a
Hearing Panel who determined Mr. OâReilly, while suspended from the practice of law, knowingly engaged in
the unauthorized practice of law; failed to adequately communicate with his clients; knowingly misled courts,
clients and third parties; knowingly charged excessive fees; failed to safeguard client funds; knowingly failed
to comply with final court orders; engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice and failed to
respond to the Board about a disciplinary matter.
The Panel found Mr. OâReillyâs actions and omissions violated Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC)
1.4(communication), 1.5(fees), 1.15(safekeeping of property), 3.3(candor toward the tribunal), 4.1(truthfulness
in statements to others), 5.5(unauthorized practice of law). 8.1(disciplinary matters) and 8.4(a, c, d and g)
(misconduct).
Mr. OâReilly must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, § 28 regarding
the obligations and responsibilities of permanently disbarred attorneys.
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