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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
Website: www.tbpr.org
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: JAMES MICHAEL MARSHALL, BPR #018784
CONTACT: A. RUSSELL WILLIS
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
May 22, 2023
MAURY COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
Effective May 22, 2023, the Supreme Court of Tennessee suspended James Michael Marshall from the
practice of law for one (1) year pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 12.2.
This disciplinary action involved two (2) separate complaints. In one disciplinary matter, Mr. Marshall
failed to prepare and file an Order reflecting the trial courtâs ruling, resulting in contempt charges being filed
against his client, failed to timely address an Order of Protection or advise his client of the ramifications of
cohabitation, failed to fully advise his client that the dismissal of his divorce complaint would not affect the
pending counter-complaint for divorce filed by his wife, and failed to timely withdraw as attorney of record
after closing his file. In a second disciplinary matter, Mr. Marshall created a conflict of interest by engaging in
an inappropriate relationship with his client during the representation. Mr. Marshall submitted a conditional
guilty plea acknowledging his conduct violated Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3 (diligence), 1.4
(communication), 1.7 (conflict of interest), and 1.16 (declining or terminating representation).
Mr. Marshall must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and
30.4, regarding the obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys and the procedure for reinstatement.
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