BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2011)
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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
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RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: WILLIAM CLARK BARNES, JR., BPR# 11399
CONTACT: RACHEL L. WATERHOUSE
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
January 24, 2011
COLUMBIA LAWYER CENSURED
On January 21, 2011, William Clark Barnes, Jr., of Columbia, Tennessee, was publicly censured by the
Board of Professional Responsibility.
Mr. Barnes failed to review a proposed Order before it was signed and filed with the Court. The
proposed Order contained errors, but was entered by the Court. Also, Mr. Barnes failed to send to his client a
subsequent motion to modify the parenting plan he had filed.
Mr. Barnesâ actions violated Rule of Professional Conduct 1.1 (competence), 1.3 (diligence) and 1.4
(communication).
A Public Censure is a rebuke and warning to the attorney, but it does not affect the attorneyâs ability to
practice law.
Barnes 33173-6 rel.doc.
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