Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee
Administration of JusticeTennessee, United States11-50 Employees
The Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee is the body designated by the Tennessee Supreme Court in 1976 to assist in supervising the ethical conduct of Tennessee attorneys. Since then its responsibilities have broadened to include ethics opinions, an ethics hotline, ethics seminars, an attorney trust account overdraft notification program, professional enhancement instruction, a lawyer assistance program for those who are impaired, and a consumer assistance program. The board is composed of nine lawyer members and three non-lawyer members to provide a balanced perspective on professional responsibilities. Its staff includes disciplinary counsel and support personnel who carry out investigations and related duties. Based in Brentwood, Tennessee, the board operates within the administration of justice framework, overseeing professional ethics for the state’s attorneys and offering consumer support services. Its work serves Tennessee attorneys and the public by promoting ethical conduct and providing education and assistance through its programs.