On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility announced that attorney Steven R. Seivers has been transferred to disability inactive status by the state Supreme Court. This decision, effective immediately, means that Seivers, who holds the bar number BPR #005456, is prohibited from practicing law during this period.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Steven R. Seivers.”
The transfer to disability inactive status aligns with the provisions outlined in Section 27.3 of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9. While on this status, Seivers is required to adhere to the obligations and responsibilities specified in Section 28 of the same rule.
To return to active practice, Seivers must demonstrate that his disability has been resolved. This reinstatement process will also be governed by Section 27.7 of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9. This move reflects the Board’s commitment to maintaining the integrity of the legal profession in Tennessee while ensuring that attorneys are fit to practice law.
According to Avvo.com, Mr. Seivers is a banking attorney in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He attended the University of Tennessee College of Law. He acquired his law license in Tennessee in 1977.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
