BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2025)
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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: RAY HAL JENKINS, BPR #019113
CONTACT: R. DAVISON DOUGLAS
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
August 18, 2025
KNOX COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
Effective August 18, 2025, the Supreme Court of Tennessee suspended Ray Hal Jenkins from the
practice of law for two (2) years as an active suspension with conditions precedent to reinstatement pursuant to
Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 12.2.
A Petition for Discipline was filed by the Board, containing one complaint that Mr. Jenkins committed
professional misconduct by consuming alcohol on several occasions while performing his duties as Judicial
Magistrate for Knox County. By these actions, Mr. Jenkins violated Tennessee Rule of Professional Conduct
8.4 (misconduct).
Mr. Jenkins 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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