BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2010)
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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
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RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: THOMAS E. COWAN, JR., BPR# 2026
CONTACT: KRISANN HODGES
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
March 8, 2010
CARTER COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
On March 1, 2010, the Tennessee Supreme Court suspended the law license of Thomas E. Cowan, Jr.
pursuant to Section 14 of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9. The Court suspended Cowanâs law license in light
of Cowanâs plea of guilty to a serious crime, to wit: willful attempt to defeat or evade the payment of taxes, in
violation of 26 U.S.C. 7201.
The Supreme Court further ordered the Board of Professional Responsibility to institute a formal
proceeding to determine the extent of final discipline to be imposed as a result of the conviction. Mr. Cowan
was ordered to fully comply with the provisions of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 18, which require,
in part, the notification of all clients by registered or certified mail, all co-counsel, all opposing counsel and
opposing parties without counsel of the Supreme Courtâs order suspending him. Section 18 also requires that
Mr. Cowan deliver to all clients any papers or property to which they are entitled.
This suspension shall remain in effect until it is dissolved or amended by order of the Supreme Court of
Tennessee.
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