BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2017)
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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
FAX: (615) 367-2480
E-MAIL: ethics@tbpr.org
Website: www.tbpr.org
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: ANTON LORENZO JACKSON, BPR #26394
CONTACT: WILLIAM C. MOODY
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
March 21, 2017
DAVIDSON COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
On March 21, 2017, Anton Lorenzo Jackson was suspended from the practice of law by Order of the
Tennessee Supreme Court for three (3) years, retroactive to November 18, 2015. As conditions of his
suspension, Mr. Jackson must engage a practice monitor, undergo an evaluation by Tennessee Lawyers
Assistance Program (TLAP) and enter into a monitoring agreement if deemed appropriate by TLAP and make
restitution to two former clients. Mr. Jackson must pay the Boardâs costs and expenses and the court costs
within ninety days of the entry of the Order of Enforcement. The order is effective March 21, 2017.
A Petition for Discipline, an Amended Petition for Discipline, and a Supplemental Petition for
Discipline were filed against Mr. Jackson including six (6) complaints alleging a failure to adequately
communicate with his clients, lack of diligence in handling client matters, and failure to adequately
communicate with clients as well as engaging in the unauthorized practice of law while temporarily suspended.
Mr. Jackson was ordered to make restitution to two clients.
Mr. Jacksonâs ethical misconduct violated Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1, Diligence; 1.4,
Communication; 3.2, Expediting Litigation; 5.5, Unauthorized Practice of Law; and 8.4, Misconduct.
Mr. Jackson must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and
30, regarding the obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys.
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