Lawyer Harvey Randolph Fallin Temporarily Suspended

TN Board of Professional Responsibility

Filed March 9th, 2026

Detected March 20th, 2026

Summary

The Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility announced the temporary suspension of lawyer Harvey Randolph Fallin, effective March 9, 2026. The suspension stems from his failure to respond to a misconduct complaint, precluding him from accepting new cases and requiring him to cease representing existing clients by April 8, 2026.

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What changed

The Supreme Court of Tennessee, upon the recommendation of the Board of Professional Responsibility, has temporarily suspended attorney Harvey Randolph Fallin (BPR No. 015127) from the practice of law, effective March 9, 2026. This action was taken due to Mr. Fallin's failure to respond to a complaint of misconduct filed with the Board. The suspension immediately prohibits him from accepting new cases and mandates that he cease representation of all existing clients by April 8, 2026.

Mr. Fallin is required to notify all clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel of his suspension and deliver any client property or papers to which clients are entitled. He must also comply with Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and 12.3(d), concerning the obligations of suspended attorneys and the process for reinstatement. The suspension remains in effect until modified or dissolved by the Supreme Court. This action constitutes an enforcement measure against an individual legal professional for failure to cooperate with disciplinary proceedings.

What to do next

Cease representation of existing clients by April 8, 2026
Notify all clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel of suspension
Deliver client papers and property to clients

Penalties

Temporary suspension from the practice of law, with potential for modification or dissolution by the Supreme Court.

Source document (simplified)

BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE 10 CADILLAC DRIVE, SUITE 220 BRENTWOOD, TENNESSEE 37027 TELEPHONE: (615) 361-7500 (800) 486-5714 Website: www.tbpr.org RELEASE OF INFORMATION RE: HARVEY RANDOLPH FALLIN, BPR NO. 015127 CONTACT: DOUGLAS R. BERGERON BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY 615-361-7500 March 9, 2026 JOHNSON COUNTY LAWYER TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED On March 9, 2026, the Supreme Court of Tennessee temporarily suspended Harvey Randolph Fallin from the practice of law upon finding that Mr. Fallin failed to respond to the Board of Professional Responsibility concerning a complaint of misconduct. Mr. Fallin is immediately precluded from accepting any new cases, and he must cease representing existing clients by April 8, 2026. After April 8, 2026, Mr. Fallin shall not use any indicia of lawyer, legal assistant, or law clerk nor maintain a presence where the practice of law is conducted. Mr. Fallin must notify all clients being represented in pending matters, as well as co-counsel and opposing counsel, of the Supreme Court’s Order suspending his law license. Mr. Fallin is required to deliver to all clients any papers or property to which they are entitled. Mr. Fallin shall comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and 12.3(d), regarding the obligations and responsibilities of temporarily suspended attorneys and the procedure for reinstatement. This suspension remains in effect until dissolution or modification by the Supreme Court. Mr. Fallin may, for good cause, request dissolution or modification of the suspension by petition to the Supreme Court. Fallin 3555-5 rel.doc