BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2017)
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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: WESLEY LYNN HATMAKER, BPR #14880
CONTACT: WILLIAM C. MOODY
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
August 10, 2017
CAMPBELL COUNTY LAWYER DISBARRED
On August 10, 2017, Wesley Lynn Hatmaker, of Jacksboro, Tennessee, was disbarred from the practice
of law by Order of the Tennessee Supreme Court. In addition, Mr. Hatmaker must make restitution as a
condition of his reinstatement. The order is effective August 10, 2017. Mr. Hatmaker must pay the Boardâs
costs and expenses and the court costs within ninety days of the entry of the Order of Enforcement.
Mr. Hatmaker misappropriated client funds, failed to communicate with and diligently represent clients,
failed to properly terminate his relationship with clients, practiced law while temporarily suspended and failed
to respond to requests for information from the Board. Mr. Hatmaker pled guilty to four counts of theft over
$60,000 and two counts of theft over $10,000.
Mr. Hatmakerâs ethical misconduct violates Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3, Diligence; 1.4(a),
Communication; 1.15(a) and (d), Safekeeping Property and Funds; 1.16(d), Declining and Terminating
Representation; 5.5(a), Unauthorized Practice of Law; 8.1(b), Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters; and
8.4(a), (b), (c) and (g), Misconduct.
On October 3, 2016, Mr. Hatmaker was disbarred for misappropriating funds from clients, and failing to
communicate with and diligently represent clients. That disbarment remains in effect.
Mr. Hatmaker must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and
30, regarding the obligations and responsibilities of disbarred attorneys.
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