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: RICHARD DALE DARBY, BPR #28787
CONTACT: KRISANN HODGES
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
October 27, 2017
HAMBLEN COUNTY LAWYER TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED
On October 27, 2017, the Supreme Court of Tennessee temporarily suspended Richard Dale Darby from
the practice of law for posing a threat of substantial harm to the public. Section 12.3 of Supreme Court Rule 9
provides for the immediate temporary suspension of an attorneyâs license to practice law in cases where the
attorneyâs conduct poses a threat of substantial harm to the public.
Mr. Darby is immediately precluded from accepting any new cases, and he must cease representing
existing clients by November 26, 2017. Thereafter, Mr. Darby shall not use any indicia of lawyer, legal
assistant, or law clerk nor maintain a presence where the practice of law is conducted.
Mr. Darby must notify all clients being represented in pending matters, as well as co-counsel and
opposing counsel of the Supreme Courtâs Order suspending his law license. Mr. Darby is required to deliver
to all clients any papers or property to which they are entitled.
This suspension remains in effect until dissolution or modification by the Supreme Court. Mr. Darby
may for good cause request dissolution or modification of the suspension by petition to the Supreme Court.
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