Board of Professional Responsibility

of the Supreme Court of Tennessee

The Board of Professional Responsibility will be closed Monday, May 29, 2023 in observance of Memorial Day.

Information for legal professionals

The Board of Professional Responsibility's mission is to assist legal professionals with maintaining high standards of skill and conduct. Accordingly, the Board has compiled the following resources that may be useful for attorneys.

Attorney License Information

Information for New Attorneys
Active, Inactive & Exempt Status
Reinstatement of Law License
Letters of Good Standing

Rules

The Board is governed by the following rules.

Board Policies and Rules
Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 6 - Admission of Attorneys
Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 8 - Rules of Professional conduct
Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9 - Disciplinary Enforcement
Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 43 - Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts

Ethics Opinions

Search below by keyword, phrase or year for Formal Ethics Opinions issued from 1980 to the present.

Formal Ethics Opinions
Informal Ethics Inquiries
Ethics Frequently Asked Questions

State Agencies

Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program (TLAP)
Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education
Tennessee Board of Law Examiners
Tennessee Bar Foundation

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