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03/12/2020
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
AT NASHVILLE
IN RE: MICHAEL GLEN HATMAKER, BPR #005391
An Attorney Licensed to Practice Law in Tennessee
(Campbell County)
_________________________
No. M2020-00392-SC-BAR-BP
BOPR No. 2019-3018-2-TL
_________________________
ORDER OF ENFORCEMENT
This cause is before the Court upon a Notice of Submission filed by the Board of
Professional Responsibility providing notice pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9 § 23 of the
affidavit of Michael Glen Hatmaker, consenting to disbarment. Mr. Hatmaker is an
attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Tennessee and is subject to the
disciplinary jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Tennessee, pursuant to Rule 9 of the
Rules of the Supreme Court of Tennessee.
It appears to the Court that Michael Glen Hatmaker, has delivered to the Board of
Professional Responsibility an affidavit in compliance with Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 23.1.
Mr. Hatmaker has consented to disbarment because he cannot successfully defend
himself against the charges alleged in Board File Nos. 59335c-2-ES, 59363-2-ES, 59366-
2-ES, 59380c-2-ES, 59461-2-ES, 59508c-2-ES, 59896-2-ES, 60173-2-ES, and 60262-2-
ES, which are pending against him.
On October 12, 2018, Mr. Hatmaker was suspended by this Court pursuant to
Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 12.2 (Case No. M2018-01869-SC-BAR-BP) for making material
misrepresentations to clients and opposing counsel, failing to expedite litigation and
diligently representing clients, failing to reasonably communicate with clients, and failing
to properly maintain client funds in his trust account. Mr. Hatmaker has not requested,
nor been granted, reinstatement.
IT IS, THEREFORE, CONSIDERED, ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND
DECREED BY THE COURT THAT:
(1) Michael Glen Hatmaker, is hereby disbarred from the practice of law in
Tennessee.
(2) This Order of Enforcement shall be a matter of public record.
(3) Pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 23.3, the affidavit filed by Michael Glen
Hatmaker, shall not be publicly disclosed or made available for use in any other
proceeding except upon further Order of this Court.
(4) The Board of Professional Responsibility shall cause notice of this
disbarment to be published in accordance with Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 28.11.
(5) Pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 12.7, and as a condition precedent to any
reinstatement, Mr. Hatmaker shall make restitution to the following individuals:
(a) Franklin D. West in the amount of $12,500.00
(b) Judith Helton in the amount of $3,500.00
(c) Judy McNeeley in the amount of $17,500.00
(d) Allen Perkins in the amount of $3,000.00
(e) Douglas Ward in the amount of $3,500.00
(f) Betty Poor in the amount of $2,500.00
(g) Lee Elam in the amount of $17,500.00
To the extent restitution is paid by the Tennessee Lawyerâs Fund for Client
Protection (âTLFCPâ), Mr. Hatmaker shall reimburse TLFCP for said amount and shall
remain obligated to the individuals listed above for any unpaid restitution.
(6) Additionally, Mr. Hatmaker shall comply in all aspects with Tenn. Sup. Ct.
R. 9, §§ 28 and 30.4, regarding the obligations and responsibilities of disbarred attorneys
and the procedure for reinstatement. Prior to seeking reinstatement, Mr. Hatmaker must
meet all CLE requirements and pay any outstanding registration fees including those due
from the date of suspension/disbarment until the date of reinstatement.
(7) Pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 28.1, this Order shall be effective upon
entry.
(8) Pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 9, § 31, Mr. Hatmaker shall pay to the Board
of Professional Responsibility the expenses and costs of this matter in the amount of
$1,028.41 within ninety (90) days of the date of the entry of this Order, and in addition,
shall pay to the Clerk of this Court the costs incurred herein, for all of which execution
may issue if necessary.
PER CURIAM