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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
FA24: (615) 367-2480
E-MAIL: ethics@tbpr.org
Website: www.tbpr.org
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: JAMES RANDALL KRENIS, BPR #21563
CONTACT: KEVIN D. BALKWILL
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
October 26, 2020
JACKSON LAWYER CENSURED
On October 23, 2020, James Randall Krenis, an attorney licensed to practice law in Tennessee, received
a Public Censure from the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Tennessee Supreme Court.
Mr. Krenis was paid a portion of a non-refundable fee to assist a client but failed to provide legal
services until the full amount of the non-refundable fee was paid. Mr. Krenis also charged other fees which
were unreasonable. Mr. Krenis later changed the scope of his representation and increased his fees without
obtaining the informed consent of his client in writing or giving his client the opportunity to meet with
independent counsel. Mr. Krenis failed to file any pleadings or make any court appearances on behalf of his
client and failed to adequately communicate with his client about the status of the representation.
By these acts, James Randall Krenis has violated Rule of Professional Conduct 1.2 (scope of
representation), 1.3 (diligence), 1.4 (communication), 1.5 (fees), 1.8(a) (conflict of interest), and 8.4(a)(d)
(misconduct), 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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