BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2014)
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BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE
SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
10 CADILLAC DRIVE, SUITE 220
BRENTWOOD, TENNESSEE 37027
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RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: JAMES A. MEANEY, III. BPR# 13683
CONTACT: KRISANN HODGES
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
June 11, 2014
GEORGIA LAWYER SUSPENDED
On June 2, 2014, James A. Meaney, III, of Dalton, Georgia, was suspended from the practice of law in
Tennessee for eleven (11) months and twenty-nine (29) days, with three (3) months to be served as an active
suspension and the remainder on probation, subject to several conditions including a practice monitor and
compliance with state licensure rules.
The Board of Professional Responsibility filed a Petition for Discipline against Mr. Meaney containing
four (4) complaints of misconduct. All of the complaints of ethical misconduct involve the unauthorized
practice of law in Tennessee during periods of time when Mr. Meaney was suspended for failure to comply with
continuing legal education requirements and failure to pay professional privilege taxes. Mr. Meaney continued
to represent clients, sign and enter pleadings, and make appearances in court during these periods. Mr. Meaney
did not respond to the disciplinary complaints, resulting in a temporary suspension from March 6, 2012 to
December 3, 2013. Mr. Meaney appealed the decision of the Hearing Panel and the Chancery Court of
Davidson County finding that suspension was appropriate. Mr. Meaney filed a notice of appeal to the
Tennessee Supreme Court; however, the appeal was dismissed on May 1, 2014, due to his failure to pay the
litigation tax and to respond to a show cause Order.
Mr. Meaneyâs ethical misconduct violated Rules of Professional Conduct 1.4, Communication; 5.5,
Unauthorized Practice of Law; 8.1(b), Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters; and 8.4(a), (d) and (g),
Misconduct.
Mr. Meaney must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 18 and
19, concerning notice of his suspension and the procedure for reinstatement.
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