BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2015)
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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: JAMIE ELLEN MACHAMER, BPR #28304
CONTACT: WILLIAM C. MOODY
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
December 2, 2015
DAVIDSON COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
On November 30, 2015, Jamie Ellen Machamer of Nashville, Tennessee, was suspended from the
practice of law by Order of the Tennessee Supreme Court for one (1) year, with thirty (30) days to be served as
active suspension and the remainder on probation. As conditions of probation, Ms. Machamer must have a
practice monitor, undergo an evaluation by Tennessee Lawyerâs Assistance Program (TLAP) and enter into a
monitoring agreement if deemed appropriate by TLAP, and continue treatment with her current provider. The
order was effective upon entry. Ms. Machamer must pay the Boardâs costs and expenses and the court costs
within ninety days of the entry of the Order of Enforcement.
Ms. Machamer failed to adequately communicate with a client she represented in divorce and estate
matters. She was appointed to represent three (3) clients in post-conviction matters. She failed to adequately
communicate with those clients and failed to timely file pleadings on their behalf. She also failed to timely
respond to requests for information from the Board.
Ms. Machamerâs actions violated RPC 1.3 (diligence), 1.4 (communication), 3.2 (expediting litigation),
8.1(b) (bar admission and disciplinary matters) and 8.4(a) (misconduct).
Ms. Machamer must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28
and 30, regarding the obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys.
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