BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2023)
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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: JAMES D. McWILLIAMS, BPR# 24152
CONTACT: KEVIN D. BALKWILL
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
March 19, 2013
DAVIDSON COUNTY ATTORNEY SUSPENDED
On March 19, 2013, the Tennessee Supreme Court suspended the law license of James D. McWilliams
pursuant to Section 14 of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9. The Court suspended Mr. McWilliamsâ law license
based upon his plea of guilty to a serious crime, i.e. felony Child Abuse.
The Supreme Court further ordered the Board of Professional Responsibility to institute a formal
proceeding to determine the extent of final discipline to be imposed as a result of the conviction. Mr.
McWilliams was ordered to fully comply with the provisions of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, section 18,
which requires, in part, withdrawal from representation and prohibits undertaking any new representation.
This suspension shall remain in effect until it is dissolved or amended by order of the Supreme Court of
Tennessee.
McWilliams 2195-0 rel.doc
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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: JAMES D. McWILLIAMS, #024152
CONTACT: KEVIN D. BALKWILL
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
*March 19, 2013
DAVIDSON COUNTY ATTORNEY SUSPENDED
On March 19, 2013, the Tennessee Supreme Court suspended the law license of James D. McWilliams
pursuant to Section 14 of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9. The Court suspended Mr. McWilliamsâ law license
after he entered a best interest (Alford) plea to a serious crime, i.e. felony Child Abuse.
The Supreme Court further ordered the Board of Professional Responsibility to institute a formal
proceeding to determine the extent of final discipline to be imposed as a result of the conviction. Mr.
McWilliams was ordered to fully comply with the provisions of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, section 18,
which requires, in part, withdrawal from representation and prohibits undertaking any new representation.
This suspension shall remain in effect until it is dissolved or amended by order of the Supreme Court of
Tennessee.
McWilliams 2196-0 rel.doc
*Originally posted March 19, 2013. Revised November 9, 2023.