BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2010)
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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: JOHN JAY HOOKER, BPR #005118
CONTACT: SANDY GARRETT
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
January 12, 2010
NASHVILLE LAWYER SUSPENDED
On January 7, 2010, the Tennessee Supreme Court suspended John Jay Hooker, of Nashville,
Tennessee, for thirty (30) days. The Board of Professional Responsibility filed a Petition for Discipline against
Mr. Hooker pursuant to Rule 9, Rules of the Supreme Court of Tennessee. After a hearing, a Hearing Panel
determined that Mr. Hooker had filed frivolous litigation and made statements with reckless disregard of their
truth or falsity concerning judges. The Hearing Panelâs Judgment recommended Mr. Hooker be publicly
censured. Both the Board of Professional Responsibility and Mr. Hooker appealed the Hearing Panelâs
Judgment. A special Judge appointed by the Tennessee Supreme Court heard the appeal and entered an Order
suspending Mr. Hooker for thirty (30) days. Mr. Hooker appealed to the Tennessee Supreme Court. By Order
filed January 7, 2010, the Supreme Court dismissed Mr. Hookerâs appeal based upon his failure to file an appeal
bond or pay the litigation tax within the extended time allowed. The Supreme Court then entered an Order
suspending Mr. Hooker for thirty (30) days.
Mr. Hookerâs actions violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 3.1 (meritorious claims);
8.2 (prohibition against false statements concerning the qualifications and integrity of a Judge); and 8.4
(misconduct). Mr. Hooker is ordered to pay the Boardâs costs and must comply with Section 18 of Rule 9,
Rules of the Supreme Court regarding obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys.
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