Amandeep Chandi Singh

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

Amandeep Chandi Singh, a BC lawyer called in 1999, entered a Rule 3-7.1 consent agreement approved November 24, 2024. He admitted professional misconduct relating to improper handling of client funds between 2013-2020: depositing retainer funds into general and withdrawing funds from trust without first preparing and delivering bills, creating PCLaw 'invoices' that were not true invoices and were back-dated to match transactions (with potential to mislead clients and the Law Society), issuing inaccurate/misleading Practice Panther invoices, and numerous trust accounting rule breaches. The tribunal did not make an express finding of dishonesty. He was suspended for two months commencing December 2, 2024. His PCR was an aggravating factor; his alcoholism, health issues, early admissions and remorse were mitigating.

Duties found breached:

• Accounting records, reconciliation and reports
• No conflict between current clients
• No improper use of client money
• Prompt accounting and return of money

Aggravating factors:

• Professional conduct record dating back to 2006, including a prior citation involving similar conduct, three conduct reviews, two undertakings restricting practice, and Practice Standards Recommendations

Mitigating factors:

• Alcoholism constituting a disability and related serious health problems
• Early admissions of misconduct
• Remorse