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BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE
SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
1101 KERMIT DRIVE, SUITE 730
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 37217
TELEPHONE: (615) 361-7500
(800) 486-5714
FAX: (615) 367-2480
E-MAIL: ethics@tbpr.org
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RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: G. THOMAS NEBEL, BPR# 5206
CONTACT: KRISANN HODGES
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
March 1, 2011
NASHVILLE LAWYER DISBARRED
On February 25, 2011, G. Thomas Nebel, of Nashville, Tennessee, was disbarred by Order of the
Tennessee Supreme Court. Mr. Nebel is required to pay over $800,000.00 in restitution and unearned fees prior
to reinstatement. Further, Mr. Nebel is ordered to complete several other requirements prior to reinstatement
including completion of the bar exam and a law office management course. Mr. Nebel must pay the Boardâs
costs in the amount of $25,278.86 prior to reinstatement.
In addition to this disbarment, Mr. Nebel has been suspended since February 22, 2010, in relation to
another disciplinary matter.
After a full evidentiary hearing held July 21st-24th, 2008, a Hearing Panel determined that Mr. Nebel
solicited personal loans from two (2) clients using his influence and position as their attorney to secure the
loans. Mr. Nebel failed to provide them with sufficient information so that they could make an informed
decision and, thus, give informed consent. He failed to advise them to seek independent legal advice regarding
the transaction. Further, Mr. Nebel failed to appear for six (6) consecutive hearings in another clientâs case.
Mr. Nebel improperly deducted attorneysâ fees from funds paid by a client for costs and expenses of the lawsuit.
Finally, Mr. Nebel failed to refund unearned attorneysâ fees despite having promised his client that he would do
so. Mr. Nebel appealed the decision of the Hearing Panel; however, his petition for writ of certiorari failed to
satisfy the requirements of Tennessee Code Annotated 27-8-106 and his appeal was ultimately dismissed.
Mr. Nebelâs actions violate the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 1.3, Diligence; 1.4,
Communication; 1.5, Fees; 1.8, Conflict of Interest: Prohibited Transactions; 1.16, Declining and Terminating
Representation; 3.4, Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel; and 8.4, Misconduct. Mr. Nebelâs actions also
violate Disciplinary Rule 5-104.
Mr. Nebel must comply with Sections 18 and 19 of Supreme Court Rule 9 regarding the obligations and
responsibilities of suspended attorneys and the procedure for reinstatement.
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