BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2018)
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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
FAX: (615) 367-2480
E-MAIL: ethics@tbpr.org
Website: www.tbpr.org
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: JAMES DANIEL MARSHALL, BPR #25541
CONTACT: A. RUSSELL WILLIS
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
March 22, 2018
DAVIDSON COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
Effective March 22, 2018, the Supreme Court of Tennessee, pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court
Rule 9, Section 12.4, entered an order suspending James Daniel Marshall from the practice of law for a period
of two (2) years, with thirty (30) days to be served as an active suspension, and the remainder served on
probation subject to certain conditions including the appointment of a practice monitor and continued contact
with Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program. Mr. Marshall is required to reimburse the Board for all costs in
the disciplinary proceeding.
During the representation of three (3) clients, Mr. Marshall failed to produce discovery responses,
attend case management conferences and motion hearings, timely serve a summons or issue alias summons,
and timely communicate with his clients. In mitigation, Mr. Marshall experienced a significant personal loss
followed by depression which largely went untreated until the disciplinary complaints surfaced.
Mr. Marshallâs conduct violated Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC) 1.1 (competence); 1.3
(diligence); 1.4 (communication); 3.2 (expediting litigation) and 8.4 (misconduct).
Mr. Marshall must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28
and 30.4, regarding the obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys and may not return to the
active practice of law until an order of reinstatement has been entered by the Supreme Court.
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