J. Vernon (Jonathan) Ricketts
Allegation / charges
Fined | Disciplinary Committee decision delivered August 10, 2004. View PDF DECISION OF THE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL LEGAL COUNCIL COMPLAINT No. 12/2002 IN THE MATTER of RUSSIE GRANT AND VERNON RICKETTS, an Attorney-at-Law AND IN THE MATTER …
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The Attorney, Vernon Ricketts, was engaged in 1990 to obtain probate of the Complainant's grandmother's will and paid a $500 retainer. He failed to obtain probate over many years despite repeated efforts by the Complainant to contact him, causing her financial loss and inconvenience. The Committee, hearing the matter in the Attorney's absence (he failed to attend despite notice and adjournment requests), found him liable for inexcusable neglect and delay. No finding of dishonesty was made.
Duties found breached:
Aggravating factors:
- Attorney failed to attend hearing despite notice and repeated indulgences
- Delay spanned approximately 14 years (1990 to 2004)
- Complainant suffered financial loss including inability to obtain a loan
Duties engaged
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Source: https://www.generallegalcouncil.org/judgement/j-vernon-jonathan-ricketts-complaint-no-12-of-2002/