BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2024)
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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
Website: www.tbpr.org
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: KENT THOMAS JONES, BPR #020158
CONTACT: DOUGLAS R. BERGERON
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
February 26, 2024
HAMILTON COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
Effective February 26, 2024, the Supreme Court of Tennessee suspended Kent Thomas Jones from the
practice of law for ninety (90) days pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 12.2.
Mr. Jones sent threatening and/or derogatory emails to his client and opposing counsel in two separate
matters. Mr. Jones failed to properly maintain his clientâs funds in a trust account and failed to satisfy a lien
obligation in a timely manner from which his client suffered actual harm.
The Hearing Panel finds Mr. Jones violated Tennessee Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3 (diligence);
1.15 (safekeeping property and funds); 4.4 (respect for the rights of third persons); 8.4(a) (violated Rules of
Professional Conduct); and 8.4(d) (engaged in conduct that is prejudicial to the administration of justice).
Mr. Jones 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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