007307-19930929-9-a.pdf (1993)
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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
FAX: (615) 367-2480
E-MAIL: ethics@tbpr.org
FRANCIS, MARK D. BPR # 007307
September 29, 1993 County:Shelby District:9
Disbarred by order entered September 29, 1993. He failed to communicate with his clients and
the Board; neglected, abandoned and was dishonest about his clients' legal matters;
misappropriated funds; failed to abide with his contract with Lawyers Helping Lawyers; was
held in contempt of court in the Court of Criminal Appeals that resulted in his being jailed;
directly solicited legal business from persons in the hospital; and various other violations relating
to misrepresentations made to clients.