Arlene Ann Gaynor

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

The Complainant retained the Respondent Attorney in 2003 to act in the purchase of two apartments in Montego Bay for US$40,000, which he paid in full. He never received titles, the sale was later said to be cancelled, and despite small repayments the Attorney still owed US$29,504.27. The Respondent failed to provide updates and did not account for monies held. Proceeding in the Attorney's absence after multiple adjournments, the Panel found beyond reasonable doubt breaches of Canon IV(r) and Canon VII(ii). No express finding of dishonesty was made. The Panel deferred sanction, fixing a hearing on 12 August 2020 to hear mitigation before imposing sanction.

Duties found breached:

• No conflict between current clients
• No improper use of client money