BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2013)
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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
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RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: SAMUEL JONES, BPR #13849
CONTACT: KEVIN D. BALKWILL
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
October 21, 2013
MEMPHIS LAWYER CENSURED
On October 16, 2013, Samuel Jones of Memphis, Tennessee, was Publicly Censured by the Tennessee
Supreme Court pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 4.4.
Mr. Jones failed to adequately communicate with a client during his representation in a divorce
proceeding. Mr. Jones also failed to diligently represent the client which led to the courtâs dismissal of the
clientâs case on two separate occasions for lack of prosecution.
By these acts, Mr. Jones has violated Rule 1.3 (diligence), 1.4 (communication), 3.2 (expediting
litigation), and 8.4(a) and (d) (misconduct) of the Rules of Professional Conduct 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.
Jones 36204c-9 rel.doc
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