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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
FA24: (615) 367-2480
E-MAIL: ethics@tbpr.org
Website: www.tbpr.org
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: JAMES AUSTIN DUKES, BPR #026731
CONTACT: JERRY MORGAN
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
March 11, 2020
TENNESSEE LAWYER SUSPENDED
On March 11, 2020, the Tennessee Supreme Court suspended James Austin Dukes from the practice of
law until further orders of the Court pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 22.3. Mr. Dukes
was found guilty of theft of $25,000.00 or more; theft of assets of aged; and exploitation of the infirmed in
Docket 1-703267 in the State of Louisiana, Parish of Tangipahoa.
Pursuant to the Order of the Supreme Court, the matter has been referred to the Board to institute formal
proceedings to determine the extent of the final discipline to be imposed upon Mr. Dukes as a result of his
conviction of a serious crime.
Mr. Dukes must comply with Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and 30.4, regarding the
obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys.
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