BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2017)
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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: JASON WADE BARNETTE, BPR #26960
CONTACT: ALAN D. JOHNSON
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
October 12, 2017
DAVIDSON COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
On October 12, 2017, the Tennessee Supreme Court suspended Jason Wade Barnette from the practice
of law for three (3) years, with one (1) year served as active suspension and the remainder on probation. Mr.
Barnette must pay restitution to five former clients as a condition of reinstatement to the practice of law. Mr.
Barnette must pay the Board of Professional Responsibilityâs costs and expenses and court costs within ninety
days.
On November 10, 2016, a Petition for Discipline was filed against Mr. Barnette, and a Supplemental
Petition for Discipline was filed on February 9, 2017. These Petitions for Discipline included seven (7)
complaints. Mr. Barnette entered a Conditional Guilty Plea on September 6, 2017.
The complaints alleged that after paying Mr. Barnette for representation, he missed court dates resulting
in default judgments and was non-responsive to requests for information. In two cases, Mr. Barnette was able
to have default judgments set aside. In one case, Mr. Barnette failed to timely remit proceeds of a settlement.
In another case, Mr. Barnette agreed to dismiss a case he filed on behalf of a client without consulting her.
Mr. Barnetteâs misconduct violated Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1 (competence), 1.2 (scope of
representation), 1.3 (diligence), 1.4 (communication), 1.5 (fees), 1.15 (safekeeping property), 1.16 (terminating
representation) and 8.4 (a), (c) and (d) (misconduct).
Mr. Barnette must comply with Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 28 regarding the obligations
and responsibilities suspended attorneys.
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