BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2015)
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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
FAX: (615) 367-2480
E-MAIL: ethics@tbpr.org
Website: www.tbpr.org
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: JACOB EDWARD ERWIN, BPR #20728
CONTACT: ALAN D. JOHNSON
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
September 30, 2015
SHELBY COUNTY LAWYER CENSURED
On September 29, 2015, Jacob Edward Erwin, of Memphis, Tennessee received a Public Censure from
the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Tennessee Supreme Court.
The Board of Professional Responsibility filed a Petition for Discipline, and a Supplemental Petition for
Discipline, against Mr. Erwin pursuant to Rule 9, Rules of the Supreme Court. Mr. Erwin failed to correct an
error in a post-conviction pleading that resulted in the case being dismissed without prejudice. He also failed to
timely respond to Disciplinary Counsel during the course of an investigation.
Mr. Erwin submitted a Conditional Guilty Plea acknowledging violations of Tennessee Supreme Court
Rule 8, Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3 (diligence); 8.1(b) (disciplinary matters); and 8.4(a) (misconduct).
A Public Censure is a rebuke and warning to the attorney, but it does not affect the attorneyâs ability to
practice law.
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