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IN DISCIPLINARY DISTRICT V
OF THE
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE
SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
IN RE: CHARLES MARTIN DUKE, BPR NO. 023607 FILE NO. 73189-5-SC
Respondent, an attorney licensed
to practice law in Tennessee
(Davidson County)
______________________________________________________________________________
PUBLIC CENSURE
______________________________________________________________________________
The above complaint was filed against Charles Martin Duke, #023607, an attorney licensed
to practice law in Tennessee, alleging certain acts of misconduct. Pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9,
the Board of Professional Responsibility considered these matters at its meeting on September 8,
2023.
In the representation of a client in connection with an ancillary probate matter, Mr. Duke
failed to pursue the clientâs legal objectives, and did not maintain good communication with his
client. Investigation also revealed that Mr. Duke failed to notify his client that he was suspended
from the practice of law. Due to Mr. Dukeâs suspension on May 9, 2022, he was required pursuant
to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 28, to notify all clients by certified mail of the
suspension no later than 10 days after the effective date of the order.
By these acts, Mr. Duke has violated Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3 (diligence), 1.4
(communication), 3.4(c) (fairness to opposing counsel), and 8.4(g) (misconduct) and is hereby
Publicly Censured for these violations.
FOR THE BOARD OF
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
_______________________________
Jennifer S. Hagerman, Chair
October 6, 2023__________________
Date