BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2024)
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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: JOEL DAVID RAGLAND, BPR #012222
CONTACT: A. RUSSELL WILLIS
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
April 12, 2024
MONTGOMERY COUNTY LAWYER TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED
On April 12, 2024, the Supreme Court of Tennessee temporarily suspended Joel David Ragland from
the practice of law upon finding Mr. Ragland misappropriated funds for his personal use and poses a threat 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 misappropriates funds for his
personal use or poses a threat of substantial harm to the public.
Mr. Ragland is immediately precluded from accepting any new cases, and he must cease representing
existing clients by May 12, 2024. After May 12, 2024, Mr. Ragland shall not engage in the practice of law; use
any indicia of lawyer, legal assistant, or law clerk; or maintain a presence wherein the practice of law is
conducted. Mr. Ragland 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 shall deliver to all clients any
papers or property to which they are entitled.
Mr. Ragland 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. Ragland
may, for good cause, request dissolution or modification of the suspension by petition to the Supreme Court.
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