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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: BRIAN CHADWICK RICKMAN, BPR NO. 017534
CONTACT: ERIC ANDREW FULLER
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
September 11, 2023
SHELBY COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
Effective September 11, 2023, the Supreme Court of Tennessee suspended attorney Brian Chadwick
Rickman from the practice of law for five (5) years pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 12.2.
Two (2) years will be served as an active suspension with the remaining three (3) years served as a probationary
period.
A Petition and Supplemental Petition for Discipline containing six (6) complaints were filed by the
Board against Mr. Rickman alleging that Mr. Rickman repeatedly failed to ensure the safekeeping of client
funds, failed to protect clients against the misconduct of his supervising employer, and failed to report the
misconduct of his supervisors to the court or to the Board. Further, Mr. Rickman failed to comply with court
orders directing the disbursement of client funds and failed to comply with requests for information from
Disciplinary Counsel. Additionally, Mr. Rickman, while suspended from the practice of law, failed to notify the
court and opposing counsel of his suspension in compliance with Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, ยง 28.
Mr. Rickman executed a Conditional Guilty plea acknowledging his conduct violated Rules of
Professional Conduct 1.2 (Scope of Representation); 1.15 (Safekeeping Property and Funds); 3.4 (Fairness to
Opposing Party and Counsel); 5.1 (Responsibilities of Supervisory Lawyers); 8.1(b) (Bar Admission and
Disciplinary Matters), 8.3 (Reporting Professional Misconduct), and 8.4(d) and (g) (Misconduct).
Mr. Rickman 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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