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Faye P.R. Sylvester Williamson Benjamin

JurisdictionJamaica
BodyGeneral Legal Council — Disciplinary Committee (GLC)
Professionattorney
Case number161 of 1988
DateFebruary 16, 1991
OutcomeStruck off

Allegation / charges

Struck off | Disciplinary Committee decision delivered February 16, 1991. View PDF DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL LEGAL COUNCIL ORDER COMPLAINT NO. 161/88 In the matter of Joswyn Leo-Rhynie, Q.C. and Faye Williamson-Benjamin, Attorney­ at-Law. In the matter of …

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SanctionStrike Off
Dishonesty foundYes

Attorney Faye Williamson-Benjamin was found guilty of professional misconduct for fraudulently converting $141,641.00 belonging to her client Sydney Reynolds, and having pleaded guilty and been convicted of fraudulent conversion in the Resident Magistrate's Court (sentenced to 3 months imprisonment). The Disciplinary Committee found breaches of Canons 1(b) and III(k) and unanimously ordered that her name be struck off the Roll.

Duties found breached:

Aggravating factors:

  • Fraudulent conversion of client's funds of $141,641.00
  • Criminal conviction for fraudulent conversion with 3 months imprisonment

Duties engaged

Documents

Source: https://www.generallegalcouncil.org/judgement/faye-p-r-sylvester-williamson-benjamin-complaint-no-161-of-1988/