BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2014)
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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
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RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: JOHN JAY CLARK, BPR# 24360
CONTACT: ALAN D. JOHNSON
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
March 26, 2014
WILLIAMSON COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
On March 25, 2014, John Jay Clark of Williamson County, Tennessee was suspended by the Tennessee
Supreme Court for one (1) year all of which is to be served on probation subject to the conditions that he engage
a practice monitor, comply with the Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program recommendations, and pay
restitution and costs.
The Board of Professional Responsibility filed a Petition for Discipline against Mr. Clark pursuant to
Rule 9, Rules of the Supreme Court. The Petition alleged that Mr. Clark failed to adequately communicate with
his clients and was not diligent in pursuing their cases. Mr. Clark submitted a Conditional Guilty Plea
acknowledging violations of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 8, Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3 (diligence);
1.4 (communication), and 8.4(a), (misconduct).
Clark 2219-6 rel.doc
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