Kerry Ann Verrall

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

Kerry-Ann Verrall, a paralegal (non-solicitor) at Arscotts Solicitors, was dismissed for gross misconduct in June 2004. She admitted stealing and selling a colleague's ring (for which she was cautioned by police), deliberately misled a client company about progress on matters, altered computer records to conceal an error, and gave misleading CV information about why she left the firm. The Tribunal found she had admitted dishonesty and acted deceitfully, and made a Section 43 Order restricting her employment within the profession to protect the public and profession. She was ordered to pay costs, subject to detailed assessment unless agreed.

Duties found breached:

• Not mislead third parties or opponents
• Handle inadvertently received material

Aggravating factors:

• Admitted offence of dishonesty
• Deceitful dealings with clients
• Dismissed for gross misconduct