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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
FA24: (615) 367-2480
E-MAIL: ethics@tbpr.org
Website: www.tbpr.org
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: JAKE PRESTON EVANS, BPR #030147
CONTACT: JOSEPH K. BYRD
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
July 9, 2021
TENNESSEE LAWYER SUSPENDED
On July 9, 2021, Jake Preston Evans, an attorney licensed to practice law in Tennessee, was suspended
for sixteen months retroactive to March 9, 2020 by the Supreme Court of Tennessee and ordered to contact
Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program, pay restitution to his clients and pay costs of the disciplinary action to
the Board of Professional Responsibility.
Mr. Evans was retained in two separate patent and trademark matters and was not diligent in making
timely filings for patents and copyright matters resulting in the applications being denied. Mr. Evans failed to
perfect appeals of those denials, failed to reasonably communicate with his clients, and failed to respond to
Board inquiries.
Mr. Evans executed a Conditional Guilty Plea admitting his conduct violated Rules of Professional
Conduct 1.3 (diligence), 1.4 (communication), and 8.1 (bar admissions and disciplinary matters).
Mr. Evans 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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