BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2007)
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BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
of the
SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
1101 KERMIT DRIVE, SUITE 730
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 37217
TELEPHONE: (615) 361-7500
(800) 486-5714
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RELEASE OF INFORMATION
JACK HOWELL DAVIS, SR, BPR #14570
CONTACT: SANDY GARRETT
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
October 23, 2007
NASHVILLE LAWYER TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED
By Order of the Supreme Court of Tennessee filed October 18, 2007, the law license of Jack
Howell Davis, Sr. was temporarily suspended pursuant to Rules of the Supreme Court of Tennessee, upon a
finding that Mr. Davis failed to respond to the Board of Professional Responsibility concerning a complaint of
misconduct.
Mr. Davis may continue to represent existing clients for thirty days. Mr. Davis must cease
representing all clients effective November 17, 2007, and may not accept new cases following that date. After
November 17, 2007, Mr. Davis shall not use any indicia of lawyer, legal assistant, or law clerk, nor maintain a
presence where the practice of law is conducted.
The Order requires Mr. Davis to notify by registered or certified mail all clients being
represented in pending matters, as well as co-counsel and opposing counsel, of the Supreme Courtâs Order
suspending his law license. Section 18 of Supreme Court Rule 9 requires Mr. Davis to deliver to all clients any
papers or property to which they are entitled.
Mr. Davis may for good cause request dissolution or modification of the suspension by petition
to the Supreme Court. This suspension remains in effect until dissolution or modification by the Supreme
Court.
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