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01/15/2025
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
AT NASHVILLE
IN RE: MICHAEL JOSEPH PARKS, BPR #008740
An Attorney Licensed to Practice Law in Tennessee
(Shelby County)
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No. M2025-00046-SC-BAR-BP
BOPR No. 2025-3470-9-AW-27
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ORDER TRANSFERRING ATTORNEY TO
DISABILITY INACTIVE STATUS
This matter is before the Court upon a petition to transfer Michael Joseph Parks to
disability inactive status filed by the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility
pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 27.3.
Upon due consideration of documentation from Mr. Parks and his medical provider,
the Court concludes that Michael Joseph Parks is currently incapacitated from continuing
the practice of law.
IT IS, THEREFORE, CONSIDERED, ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED
BY THE COURT THAT:
1. The law license of Michael Joseph Parks shall be transferred to disability
inactive status for an indefinite period of time and until further order of the Supreme Court.
2. Mr. Parks shall comply with Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9 in all respects and
particularly as provided in Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 28, regarding the responsibilities of
attorneys transferred to disability inactive status.
3. Mr. Parks shall be allowed to petition for reinstatement to active status
pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 27.7.
4. The Board shall publish notice of this transfer pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R.
9, §§ 27.5 and 28.11.
5. Pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 32.4, documents other than this Order
relating to Mr. Parksâs disability proceeding shall not be public records and shall be kept
confidential.
PER CURIAM