BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2008)
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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
JACK HOWELL DAVIS, SR., BPR #14570
CONTACT: SANDY GARRETT
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
March 26, 2008
NASHVILLE ATTORNEY CENSURED
On March 4, 2008, Jack Howell Davis, Sr., of Nashville, Tennessee, received a Public Censure from the
Board of Professional Responsibility based upon three (3) Complaints. Davis was given notice of the Censure
and did not request a hearing.
The first complaint concerned Davisâ representation of a client in a divorce. Davis filed an appeal for
the client which was later dismissed due to Davisâ failure to pay the litigation tax. The Court of Appeals Order
stated that the Court had on two (2) occasions directed the Respondentâs client to pay the tax or show cause why
it should not be paid. The Court of Appeals Order sent to Davis on behalf of his client was returned to the Clerk
as âunclaimed.â In the second complaint the Respondentâs client states that he attempted unsuccessfully to
obtain a copy of his final decree from the Respondent unsuccessfully for months. Davis failed to accept or
return his clientâs calls. Lastly, in the third complaint, Davis represented a third client in a divorce. Davis
failed to keep that client informed regarding the clientâs case and a March, 2007 hearing.
Davisâ neglect and failure to communicate with his clients violates Rules 1.3; 1.4; 8.1 and 8.4 of the
Rules of Tennessee Professional Conduct. For these violations the Board publically censures Davis. The
censure declares Davisâ actions to be improper but does not limit Davisâ right to practice law.
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