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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: JAMES LESTER KENNEDY, BPR #005453
CONTACT: BRITTANY LAVALLE
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
January 7, 2021
KNOX COUNTY LAWYER PERMANENTLY DISBARRED
Effective January 7, 2021, the Supreme Court of Tennessee permanently disbarred James Lester
Kennedy from the practice of law and ordered the costs of the disciplinary proceeding be paid.
A Hearing Panel found Mr. Kennedy distributed attorneysâ fees and personal expenses in a probate
matter to himself and others which were not authorized by the court. The Panel determined Mr. Kennedy failed
to demonstrate good faith, diligence, prudence and caution and also failed to demonstrate loyalty and fidelity to
the estate as required.
Mr. Kennedy violated Tennessee Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3 (Diligence), 3.4 (c) (Fairness to
Opposing Party and Counsel), and 8.4 (c) and (d) (Misconduct).
Mr. Kennedy must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 28,
regarding the obligations and responsibilities of disbarred attorneys.
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