BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2015)
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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 MARK HANCOCK, BPR #9476
CONTACT: WILLIAM C. MOODY
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
December 18, 2015
KNOX COUNTY LAWYER PUBLICLY CENSURED
On December 18, 2015, John Mark Hancock, of Nashville, Tennessee, was publicly censured by Order
of the Tennessee Supreme Court. Mr. Hancock must pay the Boardâs costs and expenses and the court costs
within ninety days of the entry of the Order of Enforcement.
Mr. Hancock was previously suspended for misconduct by the Tennessee Supreme Court and remains
suspended. While still suspended, Mr. Hancock committed the unauthorized practice of law by drafting a
contract for an individual to whom he was providing investment advice.
Mr. Hancockâs actions violated Rules of Professional Conduct 5.5 (unauthorized practice of law) and
8.4(a) (misconduct).
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