BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2013)
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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
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RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: MARTIN L. HOWIE, BPR# 014120
CONTACT: KRISANN HODGES
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
April 9, 2013
DYERSBURG LAWYER SUSPENDED
On April 5, 2013, Martin L. Howie, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, was suspended by Order of the Tennessee
Supreme Court for a total period of three (3) years with one (1) year served as an active suspension, retroactive
to February 8, 2011. The remaining two (2) years of the suspension shall be probated subject to several
conditions. The conditions include restitution to former clients, participation with the Tennessee Lawyerâs
Assistance Program, and a practice monitor.
The Board of Professional Responsibility filed a Petition for Discipline against Mr. Howie based upon
eleven (11) client complaints alleging that Mr. Howie accepted fees and then neglected clientsâ cases and that
he failed to communicate with clients and the Board. In addition to the client complaints, another complaint
was filed for his failure to provide the Court with advance notice before the day of trial in a criminal case of his
suspension for noncompliance with continuing legal education requirements.
Mr. Howieâs actions violate the following Rule(s) of Professional Conduct: 1.1, Competence; 1.3,
Diligence; 1.4 Communication; 1.16, Declining and Terminating Representation; 3.2, Expediting Litigation;
8.1, Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters; and 8.4, Misconduct.
Mr. Howie must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 18 and 19,
should he seek reinstatement of his Tennessee law license and he may not resume practice until reinstated by
further order of this Court.
Howie 1970-8 rel.doc
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