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Dickson Attorney Gets 92 Months for Stealing More Than $1 Million from Clients

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 22, 2019
Dickson attorney and community leader Jack Garton has been sentenced to nearly eight years in prison for stealing more than $1.36 million from the trust funds of clients, the Tennessean reports. Garton, the former mayor of the town of Burns, was sentenced to 92 months in prison after being charged in December 2018 with wire fraud, tax fraud and aggravated identity theft and pleading guilty to all charges, according to U.S. attorney’s office. In addition to stealing from his clients, Garton underreported his earnings to the IRS.

2019 Professional Privilege Tax Suspensions

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 22, 2019

The following attorneys were suspended by the Tennessee Supreme Court on April 12, 2019, for failing to pay the state professional privilege tax pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated 67-4-1702. Pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 26, attorneys who are deemed noncompliant for 90 days or more are summarily suspended. Those who since have complied with the rule are noted as reinstated.

Hamilton County Lawyer Reinstated

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 19, 2019
James Ellis Ward, a Hamilton County attorney, has been reinstated from inactive status as of April 18. Ward was first placed on inactive status on March 1, 2004, and filed a petition for reinstatement on April 3 this year. The Board of Professional Responsibility found that he had met all requirements of reinstatement.

Federal Prosecutor: More Arrests to Come in Opioid Crackdown

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 19, 2019
Nashville’s top federal prosecutor, U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee Don Cochran, said yesterday that law enforcement is not done criminally investigating medical professionals who overprescribe opioids, The Tennessean reports. Cochran said he believes that while most doctors are well-intentioned prescribers, there are some who are little more than “drug dealers.” Thirty-two defendants have already been charged in the state of Tennessee, including nine in the Middle Tennessee jurisdiction.

Jackson Doctor Charged with Drug Trafficking Released Due to Phone Call Oversight

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 19, 2019
A Jackson doctor accused of prescribing opioids that resulted in a pregnant patient's death was temporarily released yesterday with no bond after he reported he was not given an opportunity to make a phone call to hire an attorney, The Jackson Sun reports. Thomas Kelly Ballard of the Ballard Clinic Family Practice faces multiple federal drug trafficking charges, including several that accuse him of using his power to prescribe opioids to convince female patients to perform sexual favors. Ballard is accused of prescribing 4.7 million pills during an estimated three-year period.

UTK Honors Law Women Student Group for Volunteer Service

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 19, 2019
The University of Tennessee recently awarded the College of Law’s Law Women student organization with its 2019 Charles R. Burchett Citation for Extraordinary Contributions to Campus Life. The group was chosen for its commitment to community engagement, diversity and volunteerism. The organization hosted a number of activities including a student-faculty mixer, a leadership lunch, a career development panel discussion, and even a self-defense class. Members were highlighted through social media spotlights, and law students were paired with faculty for mentoring sessions. Additionally, the members of Law Women provided nearly 4,000 pro bono hours of legal aid for people across the state.

Spring CLE Blast is May 7

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 19, 2019
Looking for CLE and fast? The TBA is hosting its annual Spring CLE Blast on May 7, offering programs from 7 a.m. to 6:45 p.m at the Tennessee Bar Center. You can create your own schedule; take as many or as few hours as you need. Earn up to 11 hours of dual CLE credit.

Senate Version of School Vouchers Bill Could Apply to Only Shelby, Davidson Counties

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 19, 2019
Gov. Bill Lee's signature education savings account proposal could be pared back to just Davidson and Shelby counties when it goes back before the Senate this week, The Tennessean reports. Lt. Gov. Randy McNally, R-Oak Ridge, said that the controversial measure — which would provide money for parents to take their children out of public schools and allow them to spend the funds on private school or other education-related expenses — could be headed to a conference committee. Lawmakers use conference committees to settle disagreements between the House and Senate. The same version of each bill must be approved by both chambers before a measure can head to Lee's desk. 

Shelby County Lawyer Placed on Disability Inactive Status

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 19, 2019
By order of the Tennessee Supreme Court entered Thursday, the law license of Shelby County attorney J. Lester Crain was transferred to disability inactive status pursuant to Section 27.3 of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9. Crain cannot practice law while on disability inactive status. He may return to the practice of law after reinstatement by the Tennessee Supreme Court upon showing of clear and convincing evidence that the disability has been removed, and he is fit to resume the practice of law.

Criminal Law Forum & Prison Tour Moved to May 22

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Apr 18, 2019
The Criminal Law Basics Forum has moved to a new date! This annual favorite features the intangibles for criminal law practitioners, including timely updates on both a state and federal level. It will cover appellate issues, attorney well-being and ethics, ending the day with a guided tour of the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution, presented by Warden Tony Mays and attorney David Raybin, who will discuss representing a death row inmate through execution. Don’t miss out on this unique, enriching CLE opportunity on May 22 in Nashville.
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