BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2018)
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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: DON W. COOPER, BPR #1286
CONTACT: WILLIAM C. MOODY
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
February 23, 2018
SULLIVAN COUNTY LAWYER DISBARRED
Effective February 23, 2018, the Supreme Court of Tennessee disbarred Don W. Cooper from the
practice of law, retroactive to August 18, 2017, for misappropriating funds while serving as personal
representative of an estate. Mr. Cooper is required to pay restitution to the estate in the amount of $57,000.00.
The Tennessee Supreme Court suspended Mr. Cooper on August 18, 2017, pursuant to Tennessee Supreme
Court Rule 9, Section 22.3, based upon his entry of Alford/Best Interest pleas to ten counts of theft. The Board
of Professional Responsibility instituted a formal proceeding to determine the extent of final discipline to be
imposed.
Mr. Cooperâs conduct violated Rules of Professional Conduct 1.15(a) and (d) (Safekeeping Property and
Funds) and 8.4(a), (b) and (c) (Misconduct).
Mr. Cooper was previously disbarred by the Supreme Court of Tennessee on February 23, 2017. That
disbarment remains in effect.
Mr. Cooper must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 18 and
30, regarding the obligations and responsibilities of disbarred attorneys and may not return to the active practice
of law until an order of reinstatement has been entered by the Supreme Court.
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