BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2015)
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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
FAX: (615) 367-2480
E-MAIL: ethics@tbpr.org
Website: www.tbpr.org
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: FRED AUSTON WORTMAN, III, BPR #24808
CONTACT: KRISANN HODGES
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
December 7, 2015
SHELBY COUNTY LAWYER DISBARRED
On December 4, 2015, the Tennessee Supreme Court disbarred Fred Auston Wortman, III, from the
practice of law. Pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 23 (2014), the disbarment was entered with the consent of
Mr. Wortman as evidenced by his affidavit indicating Mr. Wortman cannot successfully defend himself against
the charges alleged in three complaints of misconduct pending before the Board of Professional Responsibility.
Mr. Wortman conceded that he had violated Rule of Professional Conduct 8.4.
On June 23, 2015, the Supreme Court of Tennessee temporarily suspended Fred Auston Wortman, III,
from the practice of law upon finding that Mr. Wortman posed a threat of substantial harm to the public. Mr.
Wortmanâs temporary suspension was dissolved by the December 4, 2015, Order of Enforcement.
Mr. Wortman must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and
30 (2014), regarding the obligations and responsibilities of disbarred attorneys. Mr. Wortman is required to pay
the costs of this proceeding to the Court and to the Board of Professional Responsibility.
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