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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: DAVID DWAYNE HARRIS, BPR #032607
CONTACT: BRITTANY LAVALLE
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
May 1, 2020
WILLIAMSON COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
On May 1, 2020, the Supreme Court of Tennessee entered an order suspending David Dwayne Harris
from the practice of law for a period of two (2) years with sixty (60) days active suspension and the remainder
on probation pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 12.2, and the payment to the Board for all
costs in the disciplinary proceeding as well as restitution in the amount of $10,000.
Mr. Harris admitted to violating the Rules of Professional Conduct in five client matters. Mr. Harris
failed to communicate with his clients and failed to file petitions for clients. He also communicated with a party
in a case where he knew that party was represented by counsel.
Mr. Harris admitted his conduct violated the Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3 (Diligence), 1.4
(Communication), 1.5 (Fees), 1.7 (Conflict of Interest), 4.2 (Communication with a Person Represented by
Counsel), and 8.4 (a) (Misconduct).
Mr. Harris 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 the procedure for reinstatement.
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