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: JAMAAL L. BOYKIN, BPR #031037
CONTACT: WILLIAM C. MOODY
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
June 19, 2018
DAVIDSON COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
On June 19, 2018, Jamaal L. Boykin was suspended from the practice of law by Order of the Tennessee
Supreme Court for two (2) years, with six (6) months active suspension and the remainder on probation. The
suspension is to take effect immediately. As conditions of his probation, Mr. Boykin must engage a practice
monitor, undergo an evaluation by Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program (TLAP) and enter into a monitoring
agreement if deemed appropriate by TLAP, pay restitution to a client, earn one hour of continuing legal
education in the subject of trust accounting, and commit no further acts of misconduct resulting in a
recommendation of discipline. Mr. Boykin must pay the Boardâs costs and expenses and the court costs within
ninety days of the entry of the Order of Enforcement.
In the representation of five clients, Mr. Boykin failed to act with diligence in handling client matters,
failed to adequately communicate with the clients, failed to deposit unearned fees in a trust account and failed to
timely refund unearned fees.
Mr. Boykinâs ethical misconduct violated Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3, Diligence; 1.4,
Communication; 1.15, Safekeeping Property and Funds; 1.16, Declining and Terminating Representation; 3.2,
Expediting Litigation; and 8.4, Misconduct.
Mr. Boykin must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and
30, regarding the obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys.
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