On Friday, September 19, 2025, the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility announced the suspension of Attorney James Broderick Johnson. The Supreme Court of Tennessee ordered the suspension, which includes a three-month term, with 30 days to be served as an active suspension and the remaining time on probation.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of James Broderick Johnson.”
The suspension stems from Johnson’s violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct. Specifically, the Supreme Court affirmed the decision of the Davidson County Circuit Court and the disciplinary Hearing Panel, which found that Johnson publicly filed confidential communications between himself and a client as an exhibit to a motion to withdraw.
The Court determined that Mr. Johnson’s conduct violated Rule 1.6, concerning the confidentiality of information; Rule 1.16, regarding declining or terminating representation; and Rule 8.4(d), addressing misconduct.
Johnson is required to adhere to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and 30.4. These sections outline the obligations and responsibilities of attorneys who have been suspended, as well as the procedures for reinstatement to the bar.
According to Avvo.com, Mr. Johnson is a litigation attorney in Nashville, Tennessee. He attended the University of Tennessee College of Law. He acquired his law license in Tennessee in 1992.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
