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Mahony, John Francis Thomas

JurisdictionAustralia — New South Wales
BodyOffice of the Legal Services Commissioner (NSW) (OLSC)
Professionsolicitor — Mahony Law
Date24-Jul-2025
HearingCouncil of the Law Society of New South Wales
OutcomeFine Lawyer to undertake and complete further ethics education Reprimand Within three (3) months from notification of the Committee’s determination, the Respondent Solicitor provide a written apology to the Complainant in a form approved by the Director, Legal Regulation (s299(1)(c) of the Legal Profession Uniform Law) $10,000.00 About ​ About the OLSC The Commissioner History Mission statement Structure Contact ​ Contact the OLSC Give us your feedback: online surveys Access to information (GIPAA) Community information ​ Information for lawyers Fact sheets FAQs Other regulatory and complaint-handling organisations Contact LawAccess NSW for legal information " You and Your Lawyer", Hot ​​Topics 78 Legal Information Access Centre (LIAC), State Library of NSW​ , provides access to information about the law in NSW regarding your lawyer Privacy Copyright and Disclaimer Website accessibility

Allegation / charges

<p><strong style="color: black;">Allegation 1:</strong><span style="color: black;"> The Respondent Solicitor did not properly account for monies received on trust on behalf of the Complainant</span></p><p><strong style="color: black;">Allegation 2:</strong><span style="color: black;"> The Respondent Solicitor failed to provide a costs agreement and/or costs disclosure(s) to the Complainant in breach of section 309 of the </span><em style="color: black;">Legal Profession Act</em><span style="color: black;"> 2004</span></p><p><strong style="color: black;">Allegation 3:</strong><span style="color: black;"> The Respondent Solicitor breached section 261(b) of the </span><em style="color: black;">Legal Profession Act</em><span style="color: black;"> 2004 by withdrawing trust funds for the payment of legal costs incurred in representing the Complainant</span></p><p><strong style="color: black;">Allegation 4:</strong><span style="color: black;"> The Respondent Solicitor borrowed funds from the Complainant, a client</span></p> — Unsatisfactory Professional Conduct

Documents

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Source: https://portal.olsc.nsw.gov.au/dasearchbn/daresultdetail?id=e4cd4936-7d30-4d75-85a6-f420b5d9d7c3