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: JOHN THOMAS JONES, BPR #9510
CONTACT: KRISANN HODGES
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
July 29, 2015
KNOX COUNTY LAWYER TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED
On July 24, 2015, the Supreme Court of Tennessee temporarily suspended John Thomas Jones from
the practice of law upon finding that Mr. Jones misappropriated funds and poses a threat of substantial harm to
the public. Section 12.3 of Supreme Court Rule 9 provides for the immediate summary suspension of an
attorneyâs license to practice law in cases of an attorneyâs misappropriation of funds.
Mr. Jones is immediately precluded from accepting any new cases, and he must cease representing
existing clients by August 23, 2015. After August 23, 2015, Mr. Jones shall not use any indicia of lawyer, legal
assistant, or law clerk nor maintain a presence where the practice of law is conducted.
Mr. Jones 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. Jones is required to deliver
to all clients any papers or property to which they are entitled.
This suspension remains in effect until dissolution or modification by the Supreme Court. Mr. Jones
may for good cause request dissolution or modification of the suspension by petition to the Supreme Court.
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