TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Feb 17, 2026

On Feb. 17, the Tennessee Supreme Court suspended Loudon County attorney William Anthony Paxton from the practice of law for one year, with the entire suspension stayed if Paxton refrains from further misconduct and complies with a Nov. 25, 2025, order from the Supreme Court of Ohio. On Jan. 7, the Tennessee Supreme Court entered a notice of reciprocal discipline directing Paxton to demonstrate why it should not impose the same discipline imposed by the state of Ohio. The court notes that Paxton did not respond to its order. He also must comply with requirements regarding the obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys and the procedure for reinstatement.