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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: MARK STEVEN GRAHAM, BPR #011505
CONTACT: ALAN D. JOHNSON
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
February 11, 2021
KNOX COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
On February 11, 2021, the Tennessee Supreme Court suspended Mark Steven Graham from the practice
of law for three (3) years, retroactive to March 11, 2020, the date of his temporary suspension from the practice
of law. One (1) year shall be served as an active suspension and the remainder on probation. Mr. Graham must
obtain an evaluation with the Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program, engage a Practice Monitor, pay
restitution, and pay the Board of Professional Responsibilityâs costs and expenses and court costs.
On May 8, 2020, a Petition for Discipline was filed against Mr. Graham that included one complaint of
misconduct. Mr. Graham represented a foreign company involved in intellectual property litigation in the
United States. The company retained an expert witness, and the client sent funds to Mr. Graham for payment of
the expert witness fees. Mr. Graham failed to pay the expert as agreed and used a portion of the funds to pay
his outstanding attorney fees.
Mr. Graham executed a Conditional Guilty Plea admitting his conduct violated Tennessee Rules of
Professional Conduct 1.15(a), (b) and (d) (safekeeping property and funds) and 8.4(a), and (c) (misconduct).
Mr. Graham shall comply in all aspects with 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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