Michael Fearnley Placed on Disability Inactive Status
Summary
The Tennessee Supreme Court entered an order on April 20, 2026 transferring attorney Michael Fearnley's law license to disability inactive status pursuant to Section 27.4 of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9. Mr. Fearnley is prohibited from practicing law while on disability inactive status and must comply with Section 28 obligations and responsibilities. Reinstatement requires demonstrating to the Tennessee Supreme Court that the disability has been removed in accordance with Section 27.7.
“Mr. Fearnley cannot practice law while on disability inactive status and shall comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 28, regarding the obligations and responsibilities of attorneys transferred to disability inactive status.”
What changed
The Tennessee Supreme Court has transferred attorney Michael Fearnley's law license to disability inactive status, effective April 20, 2026. This status change prohibits him from practicing law in Tennessee and subjects him to obligations under Section 28 of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9 regarding attorneys transferred to disability inactive status.
Legal professionals and law firms in Tennessee should note that attorneys placed on disability inactive status must immediately cease all law practice activities and cannot represent clients. Attorneys seeking reinstatement must petition the Tennessee Supreme Court and demonstrate removal of their disability under Section 27.7.
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BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2026)
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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: MICHAEL FEARNLEY, BPR NO. 011817
CONTACT: ERIC ANDREW FULLER
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
April 20, 2026
SHELBY COUNTY LAWYER PLACED ON DISABILITY INACTIVE STATUS
By Order of the Tennessee Supreme Court entered April 20, 2026, the law license of attorney Michael
Fearnley was transferred to disability inactive status pursuant to Section 27.4 of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule
9.
Mr. Fearnley cannot practice law while on disability inactive status and shall comply with the requirements
of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 28, regarding the obligations and responsibilities of attorneys
transferred to disability inactive status. Mr. Fearnley may return to the practice of law after reinstatement by the
Tennessee Supreme Court upon showing that his disability has been removed in accordance with Tennessee
Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 27.7.
Fearnley 3569-9 rel.doc
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