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04/09/2024
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
AT NASHVILLE
IN RE: DAVID JAMES FULTON, BPR #006102
An Attorney Licensed to Practice Law in Tennessee
(Hamilton County)
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No. M2024-00524-SC-BAR-BP
BOPR No. 2024-3389-3-AW (12.3)
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ORDER OF TEMPORARY SUSPENSION
This matter is before the Court on a Petition of the Board of Professional
Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee, by and through Disciplinary Counsel,
for the temporary suspension of David James Fulton from the practice of law, pursuant to
Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 12.3. The Petition has been authorized by the Chair of the Board of
Professional Responsibility and is supported by the Affidavit of David J. Fulton.
Based upon the Petition and the supporting Affidavit, the Court finds that David
James Fulton, Respondent, has misappropriated funds and poses a threat of substantial
harm to the public as detailed by the Affidavit of David J. Fulton.
IT IS, THEREFORE, CONSIDERED, ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND
DECREED BY THE COURT THAT:
1. David James Fulton is hereby temporarily suspended from the practice of
law as provided in Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 12.3.
2. David James Fulton shall comply with Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9 in all respects and
particularly as provided in Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 28, regarding the responsibilities of
suspended attorneys.
3. David James Fulton may make application for dissolution or modification
of this Order as provided in Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 12.3.
4. The Board of Professional Responsibility shall cause notice of this
suspension of David James Fulton to be published as required by Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, §
28.11.
PER CURIAM