TN Board of Professional Responsibility

Handel Durham Jr. Censured by Tennessee Supreme Court Board

The Board of Professional Responsibility of the Tennessee Supreme Court has publicly censured attorney Handel R. Durham, Jr. for violating rules of professional conduct related to fees and communications. The censure was issued on March 3, 2026, following an improper attempt to collect a contingency fee from a client.

Mary R. Rudolph - Temporary Suspension of Law License

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.

Lawyer Disability Inactive Status Removed

The Tennessee Supreme Court has removed the disability inactive status of attorney Sornavidya Saba Sankar, effective March 6, 2026. While her disability inactive status is lifted, she will remain on inactive status pending the resolution of any disciplinary proceedings and must pay any associated reinstatement expenses.

Lawyer Harvey Randolph Fallin Temporarily Suspended

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.

Johnny D. Houston Jr. License Transferred to Disability Inactive Status

The Tennessee Supreme Court, by order entered March 9, 2026, has transferred the law license of Johnny D. Houston, Jr. to disability inactive status. This action prohibits Mr. Houston from practicing law and requires compliance with specific obligations outlined in Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9.