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Cynthia D. Levy Brown

JurisdictionJamaica
BodyGeneral Legal Council — Disciplinary Committee (GLC)
Professionattorney
Case number213 of 2004
DateOctober 07, 2006
OutcomeStruck off, Restitution Ordered

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Struck off, Restitution Ordered | Disciplinary Committee decision delivered October 07, 2006. View PDF DECISION of THE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL LEGAL COUNCILCOMPLAINT NO. 213/2004 In the Matter of Uriah & Icyline McFarlane vs Cynthia Levy Brown AND …

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SanctionStrike Off
CostsJMD 50,000
Dishonesty foundNo

The attorney acted for the complainants in the sale of property and collected the sale proceeds of $920,000. She failed to account to the complainants. After the matter was reported to police, $90,000 was paid and a promissory note given for the balance of $894,000, which she failed to honour. The Panel found beyond reasonable doubt breaches of Canons VII(b) and I(b), struck her off the Roll, and ordered restitution of $894,000 plus 12% interest from 16 September 2004 and costs of $50,000. No express finding of dishonesty was made.

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Other decisions involving this respondent

  • 23 of 2005 2006-05-20 · GLC · Jamaica · Struck off

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Source: https://www.generallegalcouncil.org/judgement/cynthia-d-levy-brown-complaint-no-213-of-2004/