BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2011)
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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: JEWEL GUY BOOZER, BPR# 21848
CONTACT: KEVIN D. BALKWILL
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
December 19, 2011
TIPTON COUNTY ATTORNEY DISBARRED
On December 13, 2011, Jewel Guy Boozer of Atoka, Tennessee, was disbarred by the Tennessee
Supreme Court pursuant to Rule 9, Section 4.1, of the Rules of the Supreme Court. Mr. Boozer violated
disciplinary rules by accepting fees from clients and failing to provide any legal services, failing to adequately
communicate with clients, abandoning his law practice, and failing to respond to Disciplinary Counsel. Mr.
Boozerâs actions violated Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 8, Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1 (Competence),
1.3 (Diligence), 1.4 (Communication), 1.5 (Fees), 1.15 (Safekeeping of Property), 1.16 (Declining and
Terminating Representation), 3.2 (Expediting Litigation), 8.1(b) (Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters), and
8.4 (Misconduct).
As conditions to any future reinstatement to the practice of law, Mr. Boozer was ordered to be evaluated
by the Tennessee Lawyerâs Assistance Program, be appointed a practice monitor, and provide restitution to his
former clients in the total amount of $9,109.50.
Mr. Boozer was further 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, of the Rules of the
Supreme Court.
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