Lauren Marie Boyd

Findings — machine-extracted (anthropic-batch:claude-opus-4-8); verify against the decision

The Attorney, Lauren Marie Boyd, agreed to represent the Complainant Eunice Hanshaw in a personal injury claim arising from a February 25, 2006 motor vehicle accident, but failed to protect the Complainant's interest by allowing the limitation period to expire without filing a claim, despite being aware of the limitation period and its impact. The Disciplinary Committee of the General Legal Council found her guilty of professional misconduct under section 12(1)(a) of the Legal Profession Act and ordered a fine of $300,150.00 (to be paid to the Complainant in satisfaction of damage caused) plus costs of $100,000.00 ($40,000.00 to the Complainant and $60,000.00 to the General Legal Council).

Duties found breached:

• Good faith and courtesy to colleagues
• Uphold public trust in the profession