On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility announced that Attorney James L. Woodard had been placed on disability inactive status. This decision was made by the Tennessee Supreme Court, which transferred Woodard’s law license in accordance with Section 27.3 of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of James L. Woodard.”
As a result of this status change, Woodard is prohibited from practicing law until he is reinstated. He must also adhere to the obligations outlined in Section 28 of the same rule, which details the responsibilities of attorneys in this situation.
Woodard will be eligible to return to legal practice only after demonstrating that his disability has been resolved, following the criteria outlined in Section 27 of the Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9.
According to avvo.com, Mr. Woodard is a lawsuits & disputes attorney in Franklin, Tennessee. He acquired his law license in Tennessee in 1972.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
