BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2016)
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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: GARRY CHRISTOPHER FORSYTHE, BPR #20460
CONTACT: WILLIAM C. MOODY
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
October 4, 2016
SUMNER COUNTY LAWYER DISBARRED
On October 3, 2016, Garry Christopher Forsythe, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, was disbarred and
ordered to pay restitution by Order of the Tennessee Supreme Court.
On October 26, 2009, the Tennessee Supreme Court issued an Order temporarily suspending Mr.
Forsythe from the practice of law pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 4.3 (2006), upon
finding that Mr. Forsythe had misappropriated funds and posed a threat of substantial harm to the public.
On January 12, 2016, the Tennessee Supreme Court suspended Mr. Forsythe pursuant to Tennessee
Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 22 (2014), based upon of his conviction of wire fraud. The Board of
Professional Responsibility instituted a formal proceeding to determine the extent of final discipline to be
imposed. Mr. Forsythe did not respond to the Boardâs Petition and an Order of Default was entered. The
Hearing Panel recommended a sanction of disbarment.
Mr. Forsytheâs actions violated Rules of Professional Conduct 8.4(a), (b) and (c), Misconduct.
Mr. Forsythe must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28
and 30.4 (2014), regarding the obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys. Mr. Forsythe must
pay the Boardâs costs and expenses and the court costs within ninety days of the entry of the Order of
Enforcement.
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