Board of Professional Responsibility

of the Supreme Court of Tennessee

Information for Legal Professionals

The Board of Professional Responsibility is dedicated to assisting legal professionals to maintain a high standard of skills and conduct. As part of our ongoing efforts, we’ve put together some resources that may be useful for attorneys throughout the state.

Information

  • New Attorneys

    Have you recently become eligible to practice law in Tennessee? What bar exam and Comity applicants need to know.

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  • Pro Hac Vice Information

    Find information here about practicing Pro Hac Vice in Tennessee.

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  • Public Discipline

    Research a Tennessee attorney's public discipline history with the Board's online database.

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  • Intermediary Organizations

    Obtain information to become a registered Intermediary organization in Tennessee, or look up existing organizations.

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  • Supreme Court Rules

    Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 8 (Rules of Professional Conduct) defines the ethical standards relating to the practice of law in Tennessee. Supreme Court Rule 9 documents the disciplinary process for Tennessee attorneys.

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Resources for Legal Professionals

Board Policies Frequently Used Forms Ethics Opinions Links of Interest

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