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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: JACKIE LYNN GARTON, BPR #016106
CONTACT: A. RUSSELL WILLIS
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
May 29, 2019
DICKSON COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
On May 29, 2019, the Tennessee Supreme Court suspended Jackie Lynn Garton from the practice of law
pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 22.3. On April 22, 2019, Mr. Garton pled guilty to Wire
Fraud in violation 18 USC §1343, Aggravated Identity Theft in violation of 18 USC §1028A, and Tax Fraud in
violation of 26 USC §7206(1). Pursuant to the Order of Enforcement, the Board is to institute a formal
proceeding to determine the extent of final discipline to be imposed as a result of Mr. Gartonâs guilty plea.
Effective November 20, 2017, Mr. Garton was temporarily suspended by the Tennessee Supreme Court
for misappropriating funds and posing a threat of substantial harm to the public. Mr. Gartonâs temporary
suspension remains in effect pending further order of the Court.
Mr. Garton must comply with Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 28 and 30.4, regarding the
obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys.
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