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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: JAMES LESTER KENNEDY, BPR #005453
CONTACT: A. RUSSELL WILLIS
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
June 5, 2019
KNOX COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
On June 5, 2019, the Supreme Court of Tennessee entered an order suspending James Lester Kennedy
from the practice of law for a three (3) year period, pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 12.2,
and directing payment to the Board for all costs in the disciplinary proceeding.
Mr. Kennedy knowingly made appearances in Knox County Probate Court and filed pleadings in cases
pending in New York and Pennsylvania without informing the Court and opposing counsel of his one (1) year
suspension on July 20, 2017. In addition to misleading courts and opposing counsel, Mr. Kennedy failed to
provide substantive responses to the Boardâs requests for information regarding the disciplinary complaint. Mr.
Kennedyâs conduct violated Rules of Professional Conduct 5.5 (unauthorized practice of law); 3.3 (candor
toward the tribunal); 8.1 (bar admissions and disciplinary matters) and 8.4(a), (c), (d) and (g) (misconduct).
Mr. Kennedy was suspended from the practice of law on July 20, 2017, and has not been reinstated by
the Supreme Court. Until the entry of an order reinstating Mr. Kennedyâs law license, he is precluded from
practicing law; using any indicia of lawyer, legal assistant, or law clerk; or maintaining a presence where the
practice of law is conducted.
Mr. Kennedy must notify all clients being represented in pending matters, as well as co-counsel and
opposing counsel, of the Supreme Courtâs Order suspending his law license. Mr. Kennedy is required to
deliver to all clients any papers or property to which they are entitled.
Mr. Kennedy 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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