John Edward Hutson will be suspended from practice for two years

As of yesterday, John Edward Hutson, a White County lawyer, has been suspended from practicing law by the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee (SCT) for conflict of interest when he “knowingly provided financial assistance” and “made overtures and requests for a personal relationship,” according to the SCT.

Hutson will be suspended from practice for two years (six months being an active suspension), the remainder served on probation.

“Program and employing a practice monitor at his expense for six (6) months following reinstatement. A Petition for Discipline containing one complaint was filed by the Board alleging that Mr. Hutson knowingly provided financial assistance to his client, entered into a business transaction with his client to obtain services for repayment of the funds provided to the client, and made overtures and requests for a personal relationship with his client during the representation that materially limited his representation of the client and was prejudicial to the administration of justice,” according to the SCT.

Hutson pled guilty to violating Tennessee Rules of Professional Conduct:

  • 1.7(a)(2) (conflict of interest)
  • 1.8 (conflict of interest)
  • 8.4(a)
  • (d) (misconduct)

“Mr. Hutson must comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and 30.4 regarding the obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys and the procedure for reinstatement,” according to the SCT.

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