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 EDWARD HUTSON, BPR #034751
CONTACT: DOUGLAS R. BERGERON
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
January 14, 2025
WHITE COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
Effective January 14, 2025, the Supreme Court of Tennessee suspended John Edward Hutson from the
practice of law for two (2) years, with six (6) months being an active suspension pursuant to Tennessee
Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 12.2, and the remainder served on probation conditioned upon compliance with
the Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program and employing a practice monitor at his expense for six (6) months
following reinstatement.
A Petition for Discipline containing one complaint was filed by the Board alleging that Mr. Hutson
knowingly provided financial assistance to his client, entered into a business transaction with his client to obtain
services for repayment of the funds provided to the client, and made overtures and requests for a personal
relationship with his client during the representation that materially limited his representation of the client and
was prejudicial to the administration of justice.
Mr. Hutson executed a Conditional Guilty Plea acknowledging his conduct violated Tennessee Rules of
Professional Conduct 1.7(a)(2) (conflict of interest), 1.8 (conflict of interest), and 8.4(a) and (d) (misconduct).
Mr. Hutson must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and 30.4
regarding the obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys and the procedure for reinstatement.
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