BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2017)
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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
FAX: (615) 367-2480
E-MAIL: ethics@tbpr.org
Website: www.tbpr.org
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: JAMES DOUGLAS BUSCH, BPR #24090
CONTACT: WILLIAM C. MOODY
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
February 1, 2017
KNOX COUNTY LAWYER TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED
On February 1, 2017, the Supreme Court of Tennessee temporarily suspended James Douglas Busch
from the practice of law upon finding that Mr. Busch poses a threat of substantial harm to the public. Section
12.3 of Supreme Court Rule 9 provides for the immediate summary suspension of an attorneyâs license to
practice law if an attorney poses a threat of substantial harm to the public.
Mr. Busch is immediately precluded from accepting any new cases, and he must cease representing
existing clients by March 3, 2017. After March 3, 2017, Mr. Busch shall not use any indicia of lawyer, legal
assistant, or law clerk nor maintain a presence where the practice of law is conducted.
Mr. Busch 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. Busch is required to deliver
to all clients any papers or property to which they are entitled.
This suspension remains in effect until dissolution or modification by the Supreme Court. Mr. Busch
may for good cause request dissolution or modification of the suspension by petition to the Supreme Court.
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