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Arlene Ann Gaynor

JurisdictionJamaica
BodyGeneral Legal Council — Disciplinary Committee (GLC)
Professionattorney
Case number88 of 2018
DateJuly 29, 2020
OutcomeGuilty of Professional Misconduct

Allegation / charges

Guilty of Professional Misconduct | Disciplinary Committee decision delivered July 29, 2020. || Struck off, Restitution Ordered | Disciplinary Committee decision delivered August 18, 2020. View PDF DECISION OF THE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL LEGAL COUNCIL COMPLAINT NO: …

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SanctionNo Order
Dishonesty foundNo

The Complainant retained the Respondent Attorney in 2003 to act in the purchase of two apartments in Montego Bay for US$40,000, which he paid in full. He never received titles, the sale was later said to be cancelled, and despite small repayments the Attorney still owed US$29,504.27. The Respondent failed to provide updates and did not account for monies held. Proceeding in the Attorney's absence after multiple adjournments, the Panel found beyond reasonable doubt breaches of Canon IV(r) and Canon VII(ii). No express finding of dishonesty was made. The Panel deferred sanction, fixing a hearing on 12 August 2020 to hear mitigation before imposing sanction.

Duties found breached:

Duties engaged

Other decisions involving this respondent

  • 88 of 2018 2020-08-18 · GLC · Jamaica · Struck off, Restitution Ordered
  • 72 of 2004 2006-07-28 · GLC · Jamaica · Appeal Dismissed
  • 203 of 2001 2004-06-12 · GLC · Jamaica · Suspended, Restitution Ordered

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Documents

Source: https://www.generallegalcouncil.org/judgement/arlene-ann-gaynor-complaint-no-88-of-2018/