BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2026)
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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: WILLIAM ANTHONY PAXTON, BPR #016976
CONTACT: A. RUSSELL WILLIS
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
February 17, 2026
TENNESSEE LAWYER SUSPENDED
Effective February 17, 2025, William Anthony Paxton, a Loudon County Attorney, was suspended by
Order of Reciprocal Discipline entered by the Supreme Court of Tennessee on February 17, 2026. Mr. Paxton
was suspended from the practice of law for one (1) year with the entire suspension stayed on the condition that
he refrain from further misconduct and comply with the Order of the Supreme Court of Ohio entered November
25, 2025. On January 7, 2026, the Supreme Court Tennessee entered a Notice of Reciprocal Discipline directing
Mr. Paxton to demonstrate to the Court, within thirty (30) days of receipt of the Notice, why the discipline imposed
by the Supreme Court of Ohio should not be imposed by the Supreme Court of Tennessee. Mr. Paxton failed to
respond to the directive of the Court.
Mr. Paxton must comply with the requirements of 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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