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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: JASON R. MCLELLAN, BPR #024596
CONTACT: A. RUSSELL WILLIS, BPR #011191
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
September 14, 2021
SULLIVAN COUNTY LAWYER TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED
On September 9, 2021, the Supreme Court of Tennessee temporarily suspended Jason R. McLellan from
the practice of law upon finding that Mr. McLellan misappropriated funds for his own use, poses a threat of
substantial harm to the public, and failed to respond to the Board regarding a complaint of misconduct. Section
12.3 of Supreme Court Rule 9 provides for the immediate summary suspension of an attorneyâs license to
practice law in cases of an attorneyâs failure to respond to the Board regarding a complaint of misconduct.
Mr. McLellan is immediately precluded from accepting any new cases, and he must cease representing
existing clients by October 9, 2021. After October 9, 2021, Mr. McLellan shall not use any indicia of lawyer,
legal assistant, or law clerk nor maintain a presence where the practice of law is conducted.
Mr. McLellan 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. Mr. McLellan is required to
deliver to all clients any papers or property to which they are entitled.
Mr. McLellan must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 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. McLellan
may for good cause request dissolution or modification of the suspension by petition to the Supreme Court.
McLellan 3197-1 rel.doc