Jason Edward Harp

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

Jason Edward Harp, a BC lawyer, entered into a Rule 3-7.1 consent agreement approved June 9, 2025. He admitted that on December 15, 2024 he assaulted an 80-year-old fellow resident in his building's parking garage by punching him in the face, and that he pleaded guilty to assault under s. 266 of the Criminal Code on March 12, 2025, receiving a one-year conditional discharge and probation. He admitted the conduct was unbecoming the profession. Although a fine would normally apply, a one-month suspension (effective on return to practising status) was agreed to accommodate the Lawyer. No dishonesty was found. No fine or costs were stated.

Duties found breached:

• Personal probity and fitness to practise

Mitigating factors:

• Self-reported the conduct to the Law Society the day after the assault
• Admitted to conduct unbecoming
• Cooperated with the Crown and the Law Society
• No prior disciplinary history
• Took responsibility for his actions in open court