TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Mar 19, 2025

On March 12, the Tennessee Supreme Court dismissed a petition for discipline without prejudice against Hawkins County lawyer Terry Risner and struck a notice of submission filed by the board. The court reports that the Board of Professional Responsibility filed a notice to dismiss and withdrawal of notice of submission on March 11. The board had filed a petition for discipline with the court on July 31, 2024. Risner remains suspended based on a March 22, 2024, order.