BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2005)
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BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
of the
SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
1101 KERMIT DRIVE, SUITE 730
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 37217
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RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: HOWARD BROWNLOW BARNWELL, NO. 868
CONTACT: JAMES A. VICK
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
November 28, 2005
CHATTANOOGA LAWYER TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED BY SUPREME COURT
By Order of the Supreme Court of Tennessee filed November 23, 2005, Howard
Brownlow Barnwell's license to practice law was temporarily suspended, pursuant to Rules of
the Supreme Court of Tennessee, upon a finding that Mr. Barnwell had failed to respond to the
Board of Professional Responsibility concerning a complaint of misconduct and posed a threat of
irreparable harm to the public.
Mr. Barnwell may continue to represent existing clients for thirty days. Mr. Barnwell
must cease representing all clients effective December 23, 2005, and may not accept new cases
following that date. After December 23, 2005, Mr. Barnwell shall not use any indicia of lawyer,
legal assistant, or law clerk, etc., nor maintain a presence where the practice of law is conducted.
The Order requires Mr. Barnwell to notify by registered or certified mail all clients being
represented in pending matters, as well as co-counsel and opposing counsel, of the Supreme
Court's Order suspending his law license. Section 18 of Supreme Court Rule 9 requires Mr.
Barnwell to deliver to all clients any papers or property to which they are entitled.
Mr. Barnwell may for good cause request dissolution or modification of this suspension
by petition to the Supreme Court. This suspension remains in effect until dissolution or
modification by the Supreme Court.
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