BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2018)
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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: JERE F. OWNBY, BPR #14979
CONTACT: EILEEN BURKHALTER SMITH
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
April 17, 2018
KNOX COUNTY LAWYER CENSURED
On April 11, 2018, Jere F. Ownby, an attorney licensed to practice law in Tennessee, received a Public
Censure from the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Tennessee Supreme Court.
Mr. Ownbyâs law license was suspended on Friday July 7, 2017, but he continued to practice law for
three business days after the suspension.
In one client matter, Mr. Ownby failed to notify the court or opposing counsel of his suspension, and he
failed to withdraw from the representation of his client at any time. Three months after his suspension, the
court set a status conference and Mr. Ownby did not appear or provide any response to the court or opposing
counsel. This conduct is prejudicial to the administration of justice.
By these acts, Mr. Ownby has violated Rules of Professional Conduct 5.5 (unauthorized practice of
law), 8.4(d) (prejudice to the administration of justice) and 8.4(g) (knowingly failing to comply with court order
when attorney is a party) and is hereby Publicly Censured for these violations.
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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