A Hamilton County attorney was temporarily suspended Tuesday from practicing law for allegedly misappropriating funds for personal use.
David James Fulton’s license was immediately suspended, which is the standard in cases in which there is a threat of substantial harm to the public, the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility announced in a statement.
The board ordered the suspension, which, according to Board of Professional Responsibility rules, means Fulton did not agree to the listed rule violations.
Fulton is not allowed to accept any new clients, and he must stop representing any existing clients by May 9, the statement said.
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