BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2011)
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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: JACK LESTER MEWBORN, JR., BPR# 19832
CONTACT: KEVIN D. BALKWILL
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
November 15, 2011
SHELBY COUNTY ATTORNEY SUSPENDED
On November 10, 2011, the Supreme Court suspended Jack Lester Mewborn, Jr., of Memphis, Tennessee,
for four (4) years pursuant to Rule 9, Section 4.2, of the Rules of the Supreme Court. Mr. Mewbornâs
suspension will be retroactive to his November 10, 2010, temporary suspension. As conditions for
reinstatement, Mr. Mewborn must successfully complete his drug court program, maintain compliance with his
TLAP Monitoring Agreement, and provide restitution to a former employer in the amount of $742.01.
Mr. Mewborn forged names on discovery pleadings and submitted one such document to the court for filing.
Mr. Mewborn also converted funds from a former employer to his own use and benefit. Mr. Mewborn was further
charged with and has admitted to the use and manufacture of methamphetamine. Lastly, Mr. Mewborn failed to
respond to disciplinary counsel concerning the complaint against him. Mr. Mewbornâs actions violate Tennessee
Supreme Court Rule 8, Sections 8.1(b) (disciplinary matters) and 8.4 (misconduct).
Mr. Mewborn was further ordered to pay the expenses and costs of the disciplinary proceedings against
him, pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 24.3, and fully comply in all respects with the requirements and
obligations of suspended attorneys as set forth in Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 18.
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