BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2018)
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BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE
SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
10 CADILLAC DRIVE, SUITE 220
BRENTWOOD, TENNESSEE 37027
TELEPHONE: (615) 361-7500
(800) 486-5714
FAX: (615) 367-2480
E-MAIL: ethics@tbpr.org
Website: www.tbpr.org
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: JONATHAN STEPHEN CARLTON, BPR #029768
CONTACT: A. RUSSELL WILLIS
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
September 7, 2018
TENNESSEE LAWYER TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED
On September 7, 2018, the Supreme Court of Tennessee temporarily suspended the law license of
Jonathan Stephen Carlton of Nortonville, Kentucky from the practice of law upon finding Mr. Carlton failed to
respond to the Board regarding a complaint of misconduct. Section 12.3 of Supreme Court Rule 9 provides for
the immediate summary suspension of an attorneyâs license to practice law in cases of an attorneyâs failure to
respond to the Board regarding a complaint of misconduct.
Jonathan Stephen Carlton is immediately precluded from accepting any new cases, and he must cease
representing existing clients by October 7, 2018. After October 7, 2018, Mr. Carlton shall not use any indicia of
lawyer, legal assistant, or law clerk nor maintain a presence where the practice of law is conducted.
Jonathan Stephen Carlton must notify all clients being represented in pending matters, as well as co-
counsel and opposing counsel of the Supreme Courtâs Order suspending his law license. Mr. Carlton is
required to deliver to all clients any papers or property to which they are entitled.
Mr. Carlton must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and
12.3(d), regarding the obligations and responsibilities of temporarily suspended attorneys and the procedure
for reinstatement.
This suspension remains in effect until dissolution or modification by the Supreme Court. Jonathan
Stephen Carlton may for good cause request dissolution or modification of the suspension by petition to the
Supreme Court.
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