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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
January 22, 2020
KNOX COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
On January 22, 2020, the Supreme Court of Tennessee entered an order suspending James Lester
Kennedy from the practice of law, pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 12.2, for a period of
two (2) years and requiring payment to the Board for all costs in the disciplinary proceeding. Mr. Kennedyâs
suspension is to be served consecutive to a three (3) year suspension imposed by the Order of Enforcement
entered June 5, 2019.
A Hearing Panel found Mr. Kennedy knowingly engaged in the unauthorized practice of law; knowingly
engaged in conduct involving misrepresentations and deceit in dealings with opposing counsel, third parties and
his client; knowingly failed to comply with the Order of Enforcement entered by the Supreme Court on July 20,
2017; and knowingly failed to remove the indicia of attorney, lawyer and counselor at law in his
correspondence with counsel, the Administratrix and third parties in violation of Rules of Professional Conduct
3.4 (fairness to opposing party and counsel), 4.1 (truthfulness in statements to others), 5.5 (unauthorized
practice of law), 8.1(b) (disciplinary matters), and 8.4(a), (c), (d) and (g) (misconduct).
Mr. Kennedy is suspended from the practice of law pursuant to Orders of Enforcement dated July 20,
2017, and June 5, 2019, and 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 until reinstated by the Supreme Court.
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 and must 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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