Decision record

Winston L. Walters

JurisdictionJamaica

BodyGeneral Legal Council — Disciplinary Committee (GLC)

Professionattorney

Case number166 of 1997

DateFebruary 05, 2000

OutcomeReprimanded, Fined

Allegation / charges

Reprimanded, Fined | Disciplinary Committee decision delivered February 05, 2000. View PDF DECISION OF THE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEEOF THE GENERAL LEGAL COUNCIL COMPLAINT NO. 166 OF 1997 ARTHUR WILLIAMS v. WINSTON WALTERS PANEL:Miss Dorothy C. Lightbourne - Chairman Mr. Andrew …

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SanctionReprimand

FineJMD 7,000

Dishonesty foundNo

Complainant Arthur Williams retained attorney Winston Walters in 1994 for a cattle-trespass claim, paying $500 in fees. Judgment was obtained for J$10,000 in July 1997, but Walters failed to explain the terms of judgment, failed to communicate whether he was still acting, and did not advise on collecting the judgment or return the file. The Committee found Walters guilty of professional misconduct in breach of Canon iv(r). He was reprimanded and fined J$7,000 payable to the complainant. No finding of dishonesty was made; the hearing proceeded in Walters' absence at his request.

Duties found breached:

Duties engaged

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118 of 2002 2003-10-28 · GLC · Jamaica · Struck off, Repayment Ordered
162 of 1998 2000-02-19 · GLC · Jamaica · Fined
161 of 1998 2000-01-15 · GLC · Jamaica · Suspended, Fined
53 of 1996 1999-01-30 · GLC · Jamaica · Fined

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Documents

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Source: https://www.generallegalcouncil.org/judgement/winston-l-walters-complaint-no-166-of-1997/