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Knox County Lawyer Suspended

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 10, 2017
Knox County lawyer Jere Franklin Ownby III was suspended from the practice of law for one year, with 30 days served as an active suspension, effective July 7. Ownby's reinstatement and grant of probation is conditioned upon payment of restitution to two clients. Ownby was found to have missed scheduled deadlines and court appearances in several matters, failed to provide the legal services for which he was retained, and failed to maintain confidentiality.  

Applications Now Accepted to Fill Position Vacated by Judge Neil Thomas

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 10, 2017
Judge Neil Thomas III is retiring as circuit court judge in the 11th Judicial District. Applications are now being accepted to fill the vacancy. Applicants must be licensed attorneys who are at least 30 years of age, a resident of the state for five years, and a resident of the district. Applications must be submitted to the Administrative Office of the Courts by noon CDT on Aug. 3. The Trial Court Vacancy Commission will interview all qualified applicants in Chattanooga on Aug. 30.

Former Senator Joe Haynes Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Battery Charge

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 10, 2017
Former State Senator Joe Haynes pleaded not guilty today to charges of sexual battery, The Tennessean reports. As all Davidson County judges have recused themselves from the case, Haynes appeared in front of Cheatham County Circuit Court Judge Dee Wolfe. The charges were filed in May after a 49-year-old woman told police that Haynes, who represented her in an estate matter, tried to make sexual contact with her.

New Tennessee Open Records Counsel Appointed

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 10, 2017
The Tennessee Comptroller has announced that Lee Pope will serve as the new Open Records Counsel in the Comptroller’s Office of Open Records Counsel. The office serves as a resource for citizens, media and governmental entities who have questions about Tennessee’s public records and open meetings laws. Pope joined the OORC last year as Deputy Open Records Counsel.

2 Tennessee Titans Accused of Assault File Countersuit

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 10, 2017
Two Tennessee Titans players are countersuing a man who claims the athletes assaulted him outside a Nashville bar, the Nashville Post reports. Tajae Sharpe and Sebastian Tretola admitted that a physical altercation with Dante Satterfield took place on April 27, but say that they acted in self-defense and the lawsuit Satterfield filed against them was a “blatent money grab.” No criminal charges have been filed against Sharpe or Tretola.

Center for Nonprofit Management Honors Legal Leaders in Annual Awards

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 7, 2017
The Center for Nonprofit Management released the finalists for its annual Salute to Excellence, and several legal leaders made the cut. Finalist for both the “Catalyst for Change” and “Innovation in Action” awards is the Tennessee Justice Center. Disability Rights Tennessee made the list for the "Compassionate Care" award. The Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition is a finalist for the “New Generations” honor and Ann Pruitt of the Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services was named a finalist for CEO of the Year.

Putnam County Lawyer Censured

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 7, 2017
Putnam County lawyer Albert Fitzpatrick Officer was publicly censured by the Board of Professional Responsibility on Thursday. Officer’s license was suspended for administrative reasons on Sept. 12 of last year, but he nonetheless made several court appearances and engaged in settlement negotiations in two divorce cases.

City Pledges $900k to Living Memphis Sanitation Strikers

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 7, 2017
In honor of the upcoming 50th anniversary of the death of Martin Luther King Jr., the city of Memphis will give $50,000 to each of the 14 living sanitation workers who staged strikes over working conditions in the 1960’s, The Commercial Appeal reports. "It's a major step toward the financial security they deserve," said Mayor Jim Strickland of the proposal. The city will cover the cost of the tax-free grants with money from its reserves. 

Hooper to Retire, Applications Being Accepted for 4th District Judicial Position

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 7, 2017

Circuit Court Judge Ben W. Hooper II has informed the governor that he will retire effective Aug. 31, and therefore the Trial Court Vacancy Commission is accepting applications to fill the opening in the 4th Judicial District – Cocke, Grainger, Jefferson and Sevier Counties. Applicants must be residents of the district who are licensed attorneys, 30 years of age or older and residents of the state for five or more years. Applications are due by noon on Aug. 1.

 

2nd Saturday Legal Aid Clinic Celebrates 10 Years

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 7, 2017
Memphis’s 2nd Saturday Legal Aid Clinic is celebrating 10 years of serving the community with a ceremony tomorrow, The Commercial Appeal reports. The clinic opens every second Saturday of the month from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library. Since the clinic began in November 2007, about 10,000 people have been served. The celebration will take place at the library at 1 p.m. Justice Holly M. Kirby of the Tennessee Supreme Court and retired Justice Janice M.Holder are slated to speak, and the governor is expected to attend.
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