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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: STEPHANIE BRANAM JOHNSON, BPR NO. 030782
CONTACT: DOUGLAS R. BERGERON
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
February 13, 2026
PUTNAM COUNTY LAWYER TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED
On February 13, 2026, the Supreme Court of Tennessee temporarily suspended Stephanie Branam
Johnson from the practice of law upon finding that Ms. Johnson failed to respond to the Board of Professional
Responsibility concerning a complaint of misconduct.
Ms. Johnson is immediately precluded from accepting any new cases, and she must cease representing
existing clients by March 15, 2026. After March 15, 2026, Ms. Johnson shall not use any indicia of lawyer, legal
assistant, or law clerk nor maintain a presence where the practice of law is conducted.
Ms. Johnson must notify all clients being represented in pending matters, as well as co-counsel and
opposing counsel, of the Supreme Courtâs Order suspending her law license. Ms. Johnson is required to deliver
to all clients any papers or property to which they are entitled.
Ms. Johnson shall comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and
12.3(d), regarding the obligations and responsibilities of temporarily suspended attorneys and the procedure for
reinstatement.
This suspension remains in effect until dissolution or modification by the Supreme Court. Ms. Johnson
may, for good cause, request dissolution or modification of the suspension by petition to the Supreme Court.
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