Decision record
W. Anthony Pearson
Allegation / charges
Fined | Disciplinary Committee decision delivered April 20, 2022. || Guilty of Misconduct in a Professional Respect | Disciplinary Committee decision delivered February 28, 2022 || Formal Order (PDF) View PDF in Full Screen View Formal Order …
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The Attorney represented the Complainant in enforcing a 1991 Supreme Court judgment but, after learning of the death of the estate executor Joe Watt in 2010, effectively abandoned the matter, placing the Complainant at serious disadvantage in recovering his compensation. The Committee found the Attorney guilty of professional misconduct under Canon VIII(d) for breaching Canon IV(r). The Attorney offered no plea in mitigation. He was ordered to pay a fine of J$600,000 (to be paid to the Complainant when collected) and costs of J$250,000, within 90 days. No express finding of dishonesty was made.
Duties found breached:
Duties engaged
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