Graceann Marie Cameron

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

The Disciplinary Committee found Grace Ann Cameron guilty of professional misconduct for taking $40,000 to obtain a divorce for the Complainant, failing to do the work, withdrawing without protecting the client, failing to refund fees, and failing to keep the client informed, in breach of Canon 1(b) and constituting inexcusable negligence. The Respondent never participated in proceedings and had previously been struck off. The panel struck her from the Roll of Attorneys, ordered restitution of $40,000 to the Complainant, and ordered costs of $80,000 ($50,000 to the General Legal Council and $30,000 to the Complainant). No express finding of dishonesty was made.

Duties found breached:

• Uphold public trust in the profession
• Keep client informed and respond promptly
• No conflict between current clients
• No improper use of client money
• Prompt accounting and return of money
• Honour professional undertakings

Aggravating factors:

• Respondent previously struck from the roll of Attorneys
• Non-participation in proceedings and continued refusal to account to the Complainant
• Persistent disdain for the Canon of Ethics