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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: PHILIP JOSEPH PEREZ, BPR #021920
CONTACT: DOUGLAS R. BERGERON
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
June 20, 2022
DAVIDSON COUNTY LAWYER DISBARRED
Effective June 20, 2022, the Supreme Court of Tennessee permanently disbarred Philip Joseph Perez
from the practice of law pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 12.1, and ordered Mr. Perez to
pay $2,258.33 in costs incurred to the Board of Professional Responsibility.
The Hearing Panel determined Mr. Perez received retainer fees but failed to provide services; failed to
file complaints; misled clients to believe their complaints had been filed; failed to appear for scheduled hearings
and motions; failed to return unearned retainer fees; failed to notify clients of his suspension from the practice
of law, and that the actions of Mr. Perez were done knowingly and warranted permanent disbarment.
The Hearing Panel found Mr. Perezâs actions and omissions violated Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3
(diligence), 1.4 (communication), 1.5 (fees), 1.6 (confidentiality of information), 1.15 (safekeeping of property
and funds), 1.16 (declining or terminating representation), 3.2 (expediting litigation), 3.4 (fairness to opposing
party and counsel), 8.1 (bar admission and disciplinary matters), and 8.4 (misconduct).
Perez 3100-5 rel.doc