TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Kate Prince on Nov 9, 2021

The Tennessee Supreme Court today suspended Shelby County lawyer James Foster Schaeffer Jr. from the practice of law for one year, with 30 days served as active suspension and the remainder on probation subject to Schaeffer making restitution to his former client. The Board of Professional Responsibility (BPR) found that Schaeffer did not adequately communicate with his client regarding her contested divorce and the case was ultimately dismissed for failure to prosecute. In a second complaint, the BPR found that Schaeffer was not diligent in providing his client in a criminal case with a copy of the state’s discovery. Schaeffer must comply with requirements regarding the obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys and the procedure for reinstatement.

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