TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Apr 3, 2020

New Jersey attorney Deon Devall Owensby filed a petition with the Tennessee Supreme Court in early March requesting transfer of his law license to disability inactive status, arguing that he is suffering from a temporary disability or infirmity that prevents him from responding to or defending against a disciplinary matter pending against him. The Board of Professional Responsibility asked the court to refer the matter to a hearing panel or require the submission of additional medical documentation. On March 27, the court determined that the documentation submitted in support of the petition was insufficient and directed Owensby to show cause why his petition should not be dismissed.