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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: JENNIFER LYNN MAYHAM, BPR #034346
CONTACT: JOSEPH K. BYRD
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
January 29, 2021
LAUDERDALE COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
January 29, 2021, the Supreme Court of Tennessee entered an order suspending Jennifer Lynn Mayham
from the practice of law for a period of five (5) years, with one (1) year active suspension, and the remainder on
probation pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 12.2. Ms. Mayham was further ordered to
obtain an evaluation with the Tennessee Lawyerâs Assistance Program, engage the services of a Practice
Monitor, pay restitution in the amount of $4,700.00 and reimburse the Board for all costs in the disciplinary
proceeding.
Ms. Mayham was convicted of misdemeanor drug possession and pled guilty to misdemeanor perjury.
Ms. Mayham failed to reasonably communicate with seven clients regarding the status of their case and
accepted retainers, after which she failed to perform the professional services for which she was retained. Ms.
Mayham also failed to respond to the Boardâs request for information during the investigation and comply with
the Order of Temporary Suspension entered June 21, 2018.
Ms. Mayham executed a conditional guilty plea admitting her conduct violated Rules of Professional
Conduct (RPC) 1.3 (diligence); 1.4 (communication); 1.16 (declining or terminating representation); 3.3
(candor toward the tribunal); 8.1 (maintaining the integrity of the profession); and 8.4 (a), (b), (c), (d) and (g)
(misconduct).
Ms. Mayham must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and
30.4 regarding the obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys and the procedure for reinstatement.
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