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
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RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: JAMES F. TAYLOR, BPR #018998
CONTACT: SANDY GARRETT
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
January 8, 2013
HAWKINS COUNTY ATTORNEY DISBARRED AND ORDERED TO PAY RESTITUTION
On January 7, 2013, James Franklin Taylor was disbarred and ordered by the Supreme Court to pay
restitution prior to any reinstatement. The Supreme Court previously temporarily suspended Mr. Taylorâs law
license on June 29, 2012 and summarily suspended Mr. Taylor on October 26, 2012 based upon Mr. Taylorâs
plea of guilty to felony theft.
The Board of Professional Responsibility filed Petitions for Discipline against Mr. Taylor pursuant to
Rule 9, Section 8.2, of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Tennessee, charging Mr. Taylor with
misappropriation of client funds and foundation funds, and filing false claims with the Administrative Office
of the Courts.
Mr. Taylor submitted a Conditional Guilty Plea which was approved by a Hearing Panel, the Board of
Professional Responsibility and the Supreme Court. Mr. Taylorâs actions violate Rules of Professional Conduct
1.1 (competence); 1.2 (scope of representation); 1.3 (diligence); 1.4 (communication); 1.5 (fees); 1.8 (conflict of
interest); 1.12 (former judge); 1.15 (safekeeping property and funds); 8.1 (disciplinary matters); 8.2 (judicial
and legal officials); and 8.4 (misconduct).
Mr. Taylor was ordered to pay the expenses and costs of the disciplinary proceedings against him,
pursuant to Rule 9, Section 24.3, of the Rules of the Supreme Court and fully comply in all respects with the
requirements and obligations of disbarred attorneys as set forth in Rule 9, Section 18.
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