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
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RELEASE OF INFORMATIONRELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: CHARLES G. BLACKARD, III
CONTACT CHARLES A. HIGH
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
(615) 361-7500 EXT. 203
February 22, 2008
WILLIAMSON COUNTY ATTORNEY CENSURED
Charles G. Blackard, III, a Brentwood, Tennessee, attorney, was publicly censured by the Board of
Professional Responsibility on February 13, 2008. A public censure is a rebuke and warning to the attorney, but it
does not affect the attorneyâs right to practice law.
The censure was based on Mr. Blackardâs actions in two separate complaints. Both cases were domestic
relations cases. In both cases, Mr. Blackard failed to keep the clients informed regarding their cases, and he failed
to respond to reasonable requests for information regarding the cases.
Mr. Blackard failed to make reasonable efforts to expedite the cases. Mr. Blackard failed to respond to
requests for information by the Board of Professional Responsibility.
Mr. Blackard violated Rule of Professional Conduct 1.3 [diligence and promptness]; 1.4 [client
communication]; 3.2 [expediting litigation]; 8.1 [failure to respond to inquiry]; and 8.4(a)(d) [conduct prejudicial to
the administration of justice]. Mr. Blackard 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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