BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2014)
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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: JAMES STRONG POWELL, BPR #15619
CONTACT: WILLIAM C. MOODY
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
June 6, 2014
HARDIN COUNTY LAWYER DISBARRED
On June 5, 2014, James Strong Powell, of Savannah, Tennessee, was disbarred by Order of the
Tennessee Supreme Court.
The Tennessee Supreme Court had suspended Mr. Powell on September 21, 2011 pursuant to Tennessee
Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 14, based upon of his conviction of aggravated perjury in violation of T.C.A. 39-
16-703. The Board of Professional Responsibility instituted a formal proceeding to determine the extent of final
discipline to be imposed. Mr. Powell did not respond to the Boardâs Petition and an Order of Default was
entered. The Hearing Panel recommended a sanction of disbarment.
Mr. Powellâs actions violated Rules of Professional Conduct 8.4(a), (b), (c) and (d), Misconduct.
Mr. Powell must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 18 (2006)
and 30.4 (2014), regarding the obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys. Mr. Powell must pay the
Boardâs costs and expenses and the court costs within ninety days of the entry of the Order of Enforcement.
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