BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2010)
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BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE
SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
1101 KERMIT DRIVE, SUITE 730
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 37217
TELEPHONE: (615) 361-7500
(800) 486-5714
FAX: (615) 367-2480
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RELEASE OF INFORMATION
KATHY BURNS STILLMAN, BPR #20298
CONTACT: RANDALL J. SPIVEY
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
January 29, 2010
KNOXVILLE LAWYER TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED
On January 25, 2010, the Supreme Court of Tennessee issued an Order summarily and temporarily
suspending Kathy Burns Stillman from the practice of law upon finding that Ms. Stillman has failed to respond
to the Board regarding a complaint of misconduct. Section 4.3 of Supreme Court Rule 9 provides for the
immediate summary suspension of an attorney=s license to practice law in cases of an attorney=s failure to
respond to the Board regarding a complaint of misconduct.
Ms. Stillman is precluded from accepting any new cases and she must cease representing existing clients
by February 24, 2010. After February 24, 2010, Ms. Stillman shall not use any indicia of lawyer, legal
assistant, or law clerk nor maintain a presence where the practice of law is conducted.
Ms. Stillman must notify all clients being represented in pending matters, as well as co-counsel and
opposing counsel of the Supreme Court=s Order suspending her law license. Section 18 of Supreme Court Rule
9 requires Ms. Stillman to deliver to all clients any papers or property to which they are entitled.
This suspension remains in effect until dissolution or modification by the Supreme Court. Ms. Stillman
may for good cause request dissolution or modification of the suspension by petition to the Supreme Court.
Stillman 1836-2 rel.doc
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