He was in private practice of law in West Palm Beach, Florida from 1935 to 1963.
He was General Counsel of the Board of Commissioners of the Port of Palm Beach District from 1950 to 1963.
He was president, Chairman of the Board and General Counsel for Home Federal Savings and Loan Association of Palm Beach, Florida from 1958 to 1963.
[1] Fulton was nominated by President John F. Kennedy on April 4, 1963, to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, to a new seat created by 75 Stat.
His service was terminated on May 15, 1996, due to his death in West Palm Beach.