BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2025)
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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
Website: www.tbpr.org
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: JAMES MICHAEL MARSHALL, BPR #018784
CONTACT: DOUGLAS R. BERGERON
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
November 21, 2025
MAURY COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
Effective November 21, 2025, the Supreme Court of Tennessee suspended James Michael Marshall from
the practice of law for five (5) years, with two (2) years to be served as an active suspension pursuant to Tennessee
Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 12.2, and the remainder to be served on probation.
Mr. Marshall, during the representation of a client, submitted a factually inaccurate pleading and then failed
to correct the error and failed to reasonably communicate with his client regarding the error. Mr. Marshall executed
a Conditional Guilty Plea acknowledging his conduct violated Tennessee Rules of Professional Conduct, 1.1
(competence), 1.3 (diligence), 1.4 (communication), 3.2 (expediting litigation), 8.1(b) (disciplinary matters), and
8.4(a) (misconduct).
Mr. Marshall must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and
30.4, regarding the obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys and the procedure for reinstatement.
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