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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: JAMES RALPH HICKMAN BPR #020125
CONTACT: R. DAVISON DOUGLAS
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
December 23, 2025
SEVIER COUNTY LAWYER CENSURED
On December 23, 2025, the Tennessee Supreme Court issued James Ralph Hickman, an attorney licensed
to practice law in Tennessee, a Public Censure conditioned upon payment of fees to the Board of Professional
Responsibility.
Mr. Hickman engaged in the unauthorized practice of law on July 10, 2023, and July 13, 2023, when he
appeared in court on behalf of two clients and counseled the clients regarding the entry of guilty pleas while his
license to practice law was suspended. The Hearing Panel found his conduct violated Tennessee Rule of
Professional Conduct 5.5 (unauthorized practice of law).
A Public Censure is a rebuke and warning to the attorney, but it does not affect the attorneyâs ability to
practice law.
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