BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2006)
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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
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RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: JACK C. MORRIS, BPR #15855
CONTACT: CHARLES A. HIGH, DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
(615) 361-7500, EXT. 203
August 16, 2006
JACKSON TENNESSEE ATTORNEY CENSURED
Jack C. Morris, a Jackson, Tennessee attorney, was publicly censured by the Board of
Professional Responsibility on August 11, 2006. A public censure is a rebuke and warning to the
attorney, but it does not affect the attorneyâs right to practice law.
Respondent represented a client in an appeal to the Court of Criminal Appeals. The
brief of the appellant filed on May 1, 2006, by respondent did not comply with the Rules of
Appellate Procedure because it did not contain citations to the record. On May 4, 2006, the court
ordered respondent to file a brief that complied with the rules by May 8, 2006.
Respondent did not comply with the court order and on May 12, 2006, the court
relieved respondent of the representation of the client and remanded the case to the trial court for
appointment of substitute counsel for the appeal.
In mitigation, respondent apologized to the court and explained that he had failed to
calendar the deadline. The court accepted the apology.
Respondent violated RPC 1.1 [competent representation], RPC 1.3 [diligence and
promptness], RPC 1.4 [client communication], RPC 3.2 [expediting litigation], and RPC 8.4(d)
[conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice]. Respondent is censured for these
violations.
The Rules of Professional Conduct are mandatory for all attorneys. They state a
minimum level of conduct and any violation reflects negatively on the standing and integrity of
the bar.
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