BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2014)
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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
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RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: THOMAS FRANCIS DILUSTRO, BPR #18624
CONTACT: A. RUSSELL WILLIS
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
March 26, 2014
KNOX COUNTY LAWYER DISBARRED
On March 25, 2014, Thomas Francis diLustro, formerly of Knoxville, Tennessee, was disbarred by the
Tennessee Supreme Court, pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 4.2.
On October 25, 2012, a Petition for Discipline was filed against Mr. diLustro based upon three
complaints of misconduct. A Panel determined that Mr. diLustro failed to represent his clients in a diligent
manner, failed to keep clients reasonably informed about the status of their cases, failed to promptly respond to
numerous reasonable requests for information, forged his clientâs signature to a parenting plan and submitted
the document to the court for approval, falsely testified under oath regarding the signature on the Parenting Plan
and failed to act promptly to correct an erroneous child support order.
Mr. diLustroâs unethical conduct violated Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3 (diligence); 1.4
(communication); 3.2 (expediting litigation); 3.3 (candor toward the tribunal); 3.4 (fairness to opposing party
and counsel); 8.1 (bar admission and disciplinary matters); and 8.4 (misconduct).
Mr. diLustro must comply with Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 18 and 19 regarding the
obligations and responsibilities of disbarred attorneys and the procedure for reinstatement. He must pay the
Boardâs costs and expenses prior to reinstatement to the practice of law.
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