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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: JASON WADE BARNETTE, BPR #026960
CONTACT: ALAN D. JOHNSON
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
April 1, 2021
DAVIDSON COUNTY LAWYER DISBARRED
Effective April 1, 2021 the Tennessee Supreme Court permanently disbarred Jason Wade Barnette from
the practice of law. Mr. Barnette consented to permanent disbarment because he could not successfully defend
the charges alleged in Petitions for Discipline and complaints filed against him with the Board.
Mr. Barnette represented eight clients in collection disputes and employment matters. His misconduct
included failing to communicate with his clients and inform them that he had been suspended from the practice
of law, allowing default judgments to be entered against clients, engaging in the unauthorized practice of law,
posting misleading information on his web page suggesting he was authorized to practice law in another state,
and failing to disburse settlement funds to his client.
Mr. Barnetteâs ethical misconduct violated Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3 (diligence), 1.4
(communication), 1.5 (fees), 1.15 (safekeeping property), 1.16 (terminating representation), 5.5 (unauthorized
practice of law), 7.1 (communications concerning a lawyerâs services), 8.1 (disciplinary matters), and 8.4(a), (d)
and (g) (misconduct).
Pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Mr. Barnette is not eligible for reinstatement to the
practice of law in this state, and the affidavit of Mr. Barnette consenting to disbarment shall be maintained
under seal.
Mr. Barnette must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28
regarding the obligations and responsibilities of disbarred attorneys.
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