Q. How does one become licensed to practice law in the state of Tennessee?
A. The Board of Law Examiners handles issues of the bar exam and reciprocity from other states. You may contact them at:
Board of Law Examiners
706 Church Street, Suite 2200
Nashville, TN 37243-0740
Phone: 615-741-3234
Fax: 615-741-5867 http://www.state.tn.us/lawexaminers/
Q. Who should I contact about issues dealing with the conduct of a lawyer?
A. The Board of Professional Responsibility handles issues of possible misconduct of lawyers. You may contact them at:
Board of Professional Responsibility
10 Cadillac Drive, Suite 220
Brentwood, TN 37027
615-361-7500 or 800-486-5714 ethics@tbpr.org
Q. I am looking for a lawyer. How do I find one?
A. You could consult the yellow pages of the phone book or if you live in one of the following cities, you may contact one of the following lawyer referral services: