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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
AT NASHVILLE
IN RE: NATHAN SCOTT MOORE, BPR# 22530
An Attorney Licensed to Practice Law in Tennessee
(Wilson County)
No. M2014-00685-SC-BAR-BP APR 24 2014
BOPR No. 2013-2212-4-AJ
ORDER OF ENFORCEMENT
This matter is before the Court upon a Petition for Discipline filed against Nathan
Scott Moore on May 7, 2013; upon Motion to Dismiss and Motion for More Definite
Statement filed by Mr. Moore on June 20, 2013; upon Response to Motion to Dismiss
and Motion for More Definite Statement filed by the Board June 26, 2013; upon Motion
to Recuse Hearing Panel filed by Mr. Moore on August 5, 2013; upon Order of the
Hearing Panel Denying Motion to Recuse entered on August 6, 2013; upon Order of the
Hearing Panel Denying Motion to Dismiss, Motion for a More Definite Statement,
Motion for Determination of Standard of Proof and Objection on Constitutional Grounds,
Motion to Compel Disclosure of Compliance in the Appointment of the Hearing Panel;
upon Response to Petition for Discipline filed on December 11, 2013; upon Amended
Response to Petition for Discipline and Counterclaim for Declaratory Judgment filed on
January 21, 2014; upon Motion to Strike or Dismiss Amended Response to Petition for
Discipline and Counterclaim for Declaratory Judgment filed on January 28, 2014; upon
Order of the Hearing Panel entered on February 14, 2014, Denying Motion to Stay and
Motion to Compel and Deem Admissions Admitted, and Granting Motion to Submit
Sealed Documents into the Record, Motion to Dismiss Amended Response to Petition for
Discipline and Counterclaim for Declaratory Judgment, and Reserving Motions in
Limine; upon entry of a Conditional Guilty Plea filed by Mr. Moore on February 19,
2014; upon an Order Recommending Approval of Conditional Guilty Plea entered on
February 21, 2014; upon consideration and approval by the Board on March 8, 2014; and
upon the entire record in this cause.'
From all of which the Court approves the Order of the Hearing Panel and adopts
the Hearing Panel's Order Recommending Approval of Conditional Guilty Plea as the
Court's Order.
'Because this cause was initiated prior to January 1, 2014, it is governed by the pre-2014 version of Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9
IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED BY THE
COURT THAT:
1. Nathan Scott Moore is suspended for two (2) years pursuant to Tenn. Sup.
Ct. R. 9, § 4.2, three (3) months of which is to be active, and the remainder of which is to
be served on probation pursuant to Term. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 8.5.
2. As a condition of Probation, Respondent agrees to pay restitution to the following
individuals or to the Tennessee Lawyers' Fund for Protection of Clients:
a) Reginald Minter - $750.00
b) Jack and Judy Rounsaville - $5,440.00
C) Gregory Gatewood - $2,500.00
d) David Bethurum - $1,500.00
e) Authenia Treece; File No. 36792-4-BG - $1,200.00
3. The above payments shall be made in full no later than twelve (12) months after
the expiration of the active period of suspension described above. Mr. Moore will submit proof
of payment to the Board as payment is made.
4. During the period of active suspension and probation, the Respondent shall incur
no new complaints of misconduct that relate to conduct occurring during the period of
suspension and probation that results in the recommendation by the Board that discipline be
imposed.
5. In the event that Respondent violates or otherwise fails to meet any condition of
probation, Disciplinary Counsel is authorized to file a petition to revoke probation pursuant to
Term. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 8.5. Upon a finding that revocation is warranted, the Respondent shall
serve the previously deferred period of suspension.
6. Additionally, Mr. Moore shall comply in all aspects with Tenn. Sup. Ct. R.
9, § 18 regarding the obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys.
7. Pursuant to Term. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 18.5, this Order shall be effective ten
(10) days after the date of entry.
8. Pursuant to Term. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 24.3, Mr. Moore shall pay to the Board
of Professional Responsibility the expenses and costs of this matter in the amount of
$4,227.03 and shall pay to the Clerk of this Court the costs incurred herein, within ninety
(90) days of the entry of this Order, for all of which execution may issue if necessary.
9. The Board of Professional Responsibility shall cause notice of this
discipline to be published as required by Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 18.10.
FOR THE COURT:
O24rtLL
CORNELIA A. CLARK, JUSTICE