Mary R. Rudolph - Temporary Suspension of Law License

TN Board of Professional Responsibility

Filed March 5th, 2026

Detected March 20th, 2026

Summary

The Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility announced the temporary suspension of lawyer Mary R. Rudolph's license to practice law, effective March 5, 2026. The suspension was issued by the Supreme Court of Tennessee due to Ms. Rudolph's failure to respond to a misconduct complaint.

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What changed

The Supreme Court of Tennessee, upon the recommendation of the Board of Professional Responsibility, has temporarily suspended Mary R. Rudolph from practicing law, effective March 5, 2026. This action stems from Ms. Rudolph's failure to respond to a complaint filed with the Board of Professional Responsibility. The suspension immediately prohibits her from accepting new cases and requires her to cease representing existing clients by April 4, 2026.

Ms. Rudolph must notify all clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel of her suspension and deliver any client property or papers to which clients are entitled. She is also required to comply with Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and 12.3(d), concerning the obligations of suspended attorneys and reinstatement procedures. The suspension remains in effect until modified or dissolved by the Supreme Court. This action carries significant implications for her clients and legal practice, requiring immediate attention to client notification and case transfer.

What to do next

Cease representing existing clients by April 4, 2026
Notify all clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel of the suspension
Deliver client property and papers to which clients are entitled

Penalties

Temporary suspension of law license, preclusion from accepting new cases, requirement to cease representation of existing clients.

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: MARY R. RUDOLPH, BPR NO. 034825 CONTACT: DOUGLAS R. BERGERON BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY 615-361-7500 March 5, 2026 SHELBY COUNTY LAWYER TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED On March 5, 2026, the Supreme Court of Tennessee temporarily suspended Mary R. Rudolph from the practice of law upon finding that Ms. Rudolph failed to respond to the Board of Professional Responsibility concerning a complaint of misconduct. Ms. Rudolph is immediately precluded from accepting any new cases, and she must cease representing existing clients by April 4, 2026. After April 4, 2026, Ms. Rudolph shall not use any indicia of lawyer, legal assistant, or law clerk nor maintain a presence where the practice of law is conducted. Ms. Rudolph must notify all clients being represented in pending matters, as well as co-counsel and opposing counsel, of the Supreme Court’s Order suspending her law license. Ms. Rudolph is required to deliver to all clients any papers or property to which they are entitled. Ms. Rudolph 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. Ms. Rudolph may, for good cause, request dissolution or modification of the suspension by petition to the Supreme Court. Rudolph 3552-9 rel.doc