BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2017)
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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: JOHN MARTIN DRAKE, BPR #30532
CONTACT: A. RUSSELL WILLIS
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
May 1, 2017
DAVIDSON COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
Effective April 28, 2017, the Supreme Court of Tennessee suspended John Martin Drake from the
practice of law for two (2) years pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 12.2, and referred Mr.
Drake to Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program (TLAP).
Mr. Drake, while suspended from the practice of law, knowingly and intentionally made a series of
telephone calls to the Bledsoe County Correctional Complex identifying himself as an attorney and representing
himself as the attorney for an inmate at the facility. By these acts, Mr. Drake violated Rules of Professional
Conduct 5.5 (unauthorized practice of law), 8.1(b) (bar admissions and disciplinary matters) and 8.4(b) and (c)
(misconduct).
On August 19, 2015, Mr. Drake was summarily suspended from the practice of law (Case No.
ADM2015-00050) for failure to comply with Continuing Legal Education requirements and that suspension
remains in effect.
Prior to seeking reinstatement, Mr. Drake must 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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