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
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RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: JESSE WALKER DALTON, III, BPR # 20700
CONTACT: A. RUSSELL WILLIS
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
January 10, 2014
HAMILTON COUNTY LAWYER SUSPENDED
On January 7, 2014, the law license of Jesse Walker Dalton, III, of Jasper, Tennessee, was suspended by
the Tennessee Supreme Court for a period of one (1) year pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section
4.2. Mr. Dalton shall serve an active suspension of three (3) months with the remaining nine (9) months
probated subject to certain terms and conditions including engagement of a practice monitor and assessment by
Tennessee Lawyerâs Assistance Program.
A Petition for Discipline was filed against Jesse Walker Dalton, III, on February 11, 2013, based upon
the complaints of a former paralegal and a former associate that Mr. Dalton appeared late for court and client
meetings, missed client conferences, failed to timely return phone calls to clients, appeared in the office with
slurred speech, glazed eyes and disheveled dress and fell asleep during client meetings. Further, Mr. Dalton
received a cash retainer and failed to deposit the retainer into his trust account.
Mr. Dalton admitted violating Tennessee Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3 (diligence), 1.4
(communication), 1.15 (safekeeping property and funds), 1.16 (declining or terminating representation) and 8.4
(a) and (d) (misconduct).
Mr. Dalton is currently suspended by the Supreme Court for noncompliance with Continuing Legal
Education (CLE) requirements pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 21. Mr. Daltonâs disciplinary suspension shall
begin upon his reinstatement from the CLE suspension.
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