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Pauline Simpson

JurisdictionJamaica
BodyGeneral Legal Council — Disciplinary Committee (GLC)
Professionattorney
Case number70 of 1993
DateFebruary 17, 1996
OutcomeFined, Restitution ordered

Allegation / charges

Fined, Restitution ordered | Disciplinary Committee decision delivered February 17, 1996. View PDF DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL LEGAL COUNCIL ORDER COMPLAINT NO. 70/93 In the matter of William Scott andPauline Simpson, Attorney-at-Law AND In the matter of the …

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SanctionFine
CostsJMD 17,000
Dishonesty foundNo

The Disciplinary Committee of the General Legal Council heard a complaint by William Scott against attorney-at-law Pauline Simpson, brought under section 12(1)(A) of the Legal Profession Act. The application was dated 12 July 1993 and heard on 17 February 1996. The complainant gave evidence on oath; the attorney did not appear. The Committee found Pauline Simpson guilty of misconduct in a professional respect. It ordered her to pay a fine pursuant to section 12(4)(d), to pay restitution to the complainant under section 12(4)(c), and to pay costs of $17,000 to the complainant. No express finding of dishonesty was made.

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Other decisions involving this respondent

  • 6 of 1993 1993-10-19 · GLC · Jamaica · Struck off

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Source: https://www.generallegalcouncil.org/judgement/pauline-simpson-complaint-no-70-of-1993/