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
FA24: (615) 367-2480
E-MAIL: ethics@tbpr.org
Website: www.tbpr.org
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: JAMES CARL COPE, BPR #3340
CONTACT: KRISANN HODGES
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
October 25, 2016
RUTHERFORD COUNTY ATTORNEY SUSPENDED
On October 25, 2016, the Tennessee Supreme Court suspended James Carl Cope from the practice of
law until further orders of the Court pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 22.3.
Mr. Cope was suspended based upon his plea of guilty to the serious crime of insider trading in violation
of Title 15, Unites States Code, Section 78j(b) and Title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 240.10b-5.
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 Mr. Copeâs guilty plea.
Mr. Cope must comply with Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 28, regarding the obligations and
responsibilities suspended attorneys.
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