Decision record
Michael A. Williams
Allegation / charges
Suspended, Restitution Ordered | Disciplinary Committee decision delivered April 07, 2006. View PDF DECISION OF THE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL LEGAL COUNCILCOMPLAINT N0.167/04 BETWEEN DAISYNELL VERNON THE COMPLAINANT AND MICHAEL WILLIAMS THE ATTORNEY PANEL: MRS. HILARY PHILLIPS Q.C.MR. …
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Attorney Michael Williams acted for the complainant in the purchase of property, collected the full purchase price of $60,000 plus $2,500, paid $30,000 to the vendor and retained $30,000, but failed to complete the transaction over 9 years and did not respond to the complaint. The Panel found breaches of Canons IV(r), IV(s) and I(b) proven beyond reasonable doubt. No express finding of dishonesty. He was suspended for 3 months, ordered to pay restitution of $62,500 with 12% interest, and $10,000 costs.
Duties found breached:
Aggravating factors:
- Complete disregard for the disciplinary proceedings and failure to respond to the complaint
- Unreasonable delay of more than 9 years in completing the transaction
- Failure to account for money entrusted for completion of the sale
Duties engaged
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Source: https://www.generallegalcouncil.org/judgement/michael-a-williams-complaint-no-194-of-2000/