BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2020)
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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: DAVID BRENT WHELAN, BPR #032494
CONTACT: A. RUSSELL WILLIS
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
September 10, 2020
RUTHERFORD COUNTY LAWYER TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED
On September 10, 2020, the Supreme Court of Tennessee temporarily suspended David Brent Whelan
from the practice of law upon finding Mr. Whelan failed to respond to the Board regarding a complaint of
misconduct and poses a risk 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 where the attorney fails
to respond to the Board regarding a complaint of misconduct or poses a risk of substantial harm to the public.
Mr. Whelan is immediately precluded from accepting any new cases, and he must cease representing
existing clients by October 10, 2020. After October 10, 2020, Mr. Whelan shall not engage in the practice of
law or use any indicia of lawyer, legal assistant, or law clerk nor maintain a presence where the practice of law
is conducted.
Mr. Whelan 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 and deliver to all clients any
papers or property to which they are entitled.
Mr. Whelan 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. Whelan
may for good cause request dissolution or modification of the suspension by petition to the Supreme Court.
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