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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
FA24: (615) 367-2480
E-MAIL: ethics@tbpr.org
Website: www.tbpr.org
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: JOHN T. HARDING, BPR #017751
CONTACT: A. RUSSELL WILLIS
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
June 10, 2021
SUMNER COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
Effective June 10, 2021, the Supreme Court of Tennessee suspended John T. Harding from the practice
of law for one (1) year with thirty (30) days being an active suspension pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court
Rule 9, Section 12.2, and the remainder served on probation, conditioned upon the payment of fees to the
Board.
A Petition containing one complaint was filed by the Board alleging Mr. Harding failed to reasonably
communicate with his client regarding the status of the case; failed to act in a diligent manner and expedite the
clientâs litigation. Mr. Harding executed a conditional guilty plea acknowledging his conduct violated
Tennessee Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC) 1.3 (diligence); 1.4 (communication); 3.2 (expediting
litigation); and 8.4(a) (misconduct).
Mr. Harding 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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