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: JAMES D.R. ROBERTS, JR. BPR #017537
CONTACT: M. PRESTON SHIPP
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
July 12, 2018
DAVIDSON COUNTY LAWYER CENSURED
On July 12, 2018, James D. R. Roberts, Jr., an attorney licensed to practice law in Tennessee, received a
Public Censure from the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Tennessee Supreme Court.
During a period of suspension from the practice of law, Mr. Roberts worked for the mailing service used
by his law firm. While working for the mailing service, Mr. Roberts utilized his law firm email address to
communicate with a client and to provide him with copies of letters being sent from his law firm through the
mailing service. Mr. Robertsâ conduct constituted the unauthorized practice of law.
By these acts, Mr. Roberts has violated Rule of Professional Conduct 5.5 (unauthorized practice of law)
and is hereby Publicly Censured for this violation.
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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