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Lauren Marie Boyd

JurisdictionJamaica
BodyGeneral Legal Council — Disciplinary Committee (GLC)
Professionattorney
Case number146 of 2016
DateJuly 16, 2021
OutcomeFined

Allegation / charges

Fined | Disciplinary Committee decision delivered July 16, 2021. || Guilty of Professional Misconduct | Disciplinary Committee decision delivered April 29, 2021. View PDF FORMAL ORDER OF THE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL LEGAL COUNCIL COMPLAINT NO: 146/2016 IN …

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SanctionFine
FineJMD 300,150
CostsJMD 100,000
Dishonesty foundNo

The Attorney agreed to represent the Complainant in a personal injury claim arising from a February 2006 motor vehicle accident but failed to protect her client's interest by allowing the limitation period to expire without filing a claim, despite being aware of the limitation period and its impact. The Committee found her guilty of professional misconduct under section 12(1)(a) of the Legal Profession Act and ordered a fine of $300,150 (to be paid to the Complainant) plus $100,000 in costs. No express finding of dishonesty was made.

Duties found breached:

Duties engaged

Other decisions involving this respondent

  • 146 of 2016 2021-04-29 · GLC · Jamaica · Guilty of Professional Misconduct

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Source: https://www.generallegalcouncil.org/judgement/lauren-marie-boyd-complaint-no-146-of-2016-formal-order/