BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2025)
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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: JOHN MICHAEL BAILEY, BPR #006941
CONTACT: EILEEN BURKHALTER SMITH
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
November 26, 2025
SHELBY_COUNTY LAWYER CENSURED
On November 26, 2025, John Michael Bailey, an attorney licensed to practice law in Tennessee, received
a Public Censure from the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Tennessee Supreme Court.
A client hired Mr. Bailey for a personal injury matter. Mr. Baileyâs law partner filed the complaint in
federal court and included Mr. Baileyâs name in the signature block. Mr. Bailey failed to file a motion for pro
hac vice admission to federal court; he failed to attend the initial case management conference; and he failed to
respond to an order to show cause on why the matter should not be dismissed.
By these acts, John Michael Bailey has violated Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3 (diligence), 3.2
(expediting litigation), 3.4 (fairness to opposing party and counsel), and 8.4(d) (prejudice to the administration of
justice) and is hereby Publicly Censured for these violations.
A Public Censure is a rebuke and warning to the attorney, but it does not affect the attorneyâs ability to
practice law.
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