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: JOHN E. CLEMMONS, BPR #018354
CONTACT: ALAN D. JOHNSON
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
May 7, 2014
DAVIDSON COUNTY ATTORNEY DISBARRED
On May 5, 2014, the Supreme Court of Tennessee disbarred John E. Clemmons, of Davidson County,
Tennessee, retroactive to April 2, 2013, the date on which Mr. Clemmons was temporarily suspended. Mr.
Clemmons consented to disbarment because he could not successfully defend charges filed against him with the
Board alleging that he misappropriated money from several wards for whom he had been appointed
conservator, and pled guilty to four counts of theft in amounts over $60,000.00, aggravated perjury and
TennCare fraud. Mr. Clemmonsâ actions violated Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3 (diligence), 1.15
(safekeeping property), 3.4 (fairness to opposing party) and 8.4 (misconduct).
Mr. Clemmons must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 18
and 19, regarding the obligations and responsibilities of disbarred attorneys and procedures for reinstatement.
Clemmons 2275-5 rel2.doc
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