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BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
of the
SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
1101 KERMIT DRIVE, SUITE 730
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 37217
TELEPHONE: (615) 361-7500
(800) 486-5714
FAX: (615) 367-2480
E-MAIL: ethics@tbpr.org
Website: www.tbpr.org
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: JACK McNEIL, BPR #8821
CONTACT: LAURA L. CHASTAIN
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
April 2, 1998
MEMPHIS LAWYER SUSPENDED FROM PRACTICE OF LAW
Jack McNeil, a Memphis lawyer, was temporarily suspended from the practice of
law by the Supreme Court by order entered, pursuant to Section 14 of Tennessee
Supreme Court Rule 9, on March 30, 1998. McNeil was convicted by guilty plea of a
Class B misdemeanor assault, in violation of Tennessee Code Annotated 39-13-
101(a)(3).
The Court order found that it had been specifically shown that McNeil committed
this offense by intentionally and knowingly causing physical contact with a client while
acting as her attorney, and that a reasonable person would regard the contact as
extremely offensive or provocative. Under the circumstances presented, the Court
concluded that the assault constituted a serious crime involving improper conduct as an
attorney under Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 14.2.
The Court referred the matter to the Board of Professional Responsibility for
institution of a formal proceeding in which the sole issue to be determined shall be the
extent of final discipline to be imposed as a result of the conviction by the guilty plea.
McNeil shall remain suspended until final discipline is determined and completed.
____________________________
Lance B. Bracy
Chief Disciplinary Counsel
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