On Monday, July 28, 2025, the Tennessee Board of Professional Conduct announced that attorney Terry Renease Clayton has been publicly censured by the Supreme Court of Tennessee. This disciplinary action follows Clayton’s engagement in unauthorized legal practice during a period when his law license was suspended.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Terry Renease Clayton.”
The Board revealed that between January 22, 2024, and February 22, 2024, Clayton practiced law despite the suspension, which was enforced by an Order from the Tennessee Supreme Court.
In response to the allegations, Clayton entered a Conditional Guilty Plea, acknowledging that his actions violated Tennessee Rules of Professional Conduct, specifically Rule 5.5 concerning unauthorized practice and Rule 8.4(a) related to misconduct.
According to Avvo.com, Mr. Clayton is a bankruptcy and debt attorney in Nashville, Tennessee. He attended the Howard University School of Law. He acquired his law license in Tennessee in 1987.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
