BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2017)
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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 FRANKLIN OWNBY, III, BPR #14979
CONTACT: A. RUSSELL WILLIS
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
July 10, 2017
KNOX COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
Effective July 7, 2017, the Supreme Court of Tennessee suspended Jere Franklin Ownby, III from the
practice of law for a period of one (1) year with thirty (30) days served as an active suspension, and the
remainder, upon reinstatement, served on probation pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 12.2.
Mr. Ownbyâs reinstatement and grant of probation is conditioned upon payment of restitution to two (2) clients.
Mr. Ownby is required to pay court costs and the costs of the disciplinary proceeding.
A Petition for Discipline was filed February 23, 2017, and a Supplemental Petition for Discipline was
filed July 22, 2016, alleging Mr. Ownby missed scheduled deadlines and court appearances in several matters,
failed to provide the legal services for which he was retained, and failed to maintain confidentiality. Mr.
Ownby admitted his conduct violated Tennessee Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1 (competence); 1.2 (scope of
representation and allocation of authority between client and lawyer); 1.3 (diligence); 1.4 (communication); 1.6
(confidentiality); 3.4 (fairness to opposing party and counsel) and 8.4 (misconduct).
Mr. Ownby must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and
30, regarding the obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys and may not return to the active
practice of law until an order of reinstatement is entered by the Supreme Court.
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