Glen Cameron Tedham

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

Glen Cameron Tedham, a BC lawyer called in 2015 with conditions, admitted under Rule 4-29 to professional misconduct alleged in two citations involving numerous clients. He misappropriated client and law firm funds, deposited retainers into personal/corporate accounts rather than trust, failed to account for and record funds, made false/misleading representations, fabricated client email addresses and emails, impersonated a client to release trust funds, applied for personal loans in another person's name without consent, acted in a conflict, and practised law while suspended. The Discipline Committee accepted his undertaking, effective February 3, 2020, not to practise law for 12 years and not to seek re-admission, with s.15(3) of the Legal Profession Act applying. Severe medical conditions were considered as partial explanation. No fine or costs were stated in the decision.

Duties found breached:

• No conflict between current clients
• No improper communication with the court
• No improper use of client money
• Not mislead third parties or opponents
• Prompt accounting and return of money
• Uphold public trust in the profession

Aggravating factors:

• Multiple instances of misappropriation across many clients over an extended period
• Deliberate fabrication of emails and impersonation of a client to obtain trust funds
• Using another individual's identity to obtain personal loans
• Continued practising law after being administratively suspended
• Failure to advise clients of his suspension

Mitigating factors:

• Admission of misconduct and acceptance of responsibility via Rule 4-29 proposal and Notices to Admit
• Significant/severe medical conditions documented by a qualified physician that helped explain (but did not justify) the misconduct
• Financial hardship and personal pressures
• Repayment in some instances (e.g., $2,500 bank draft to Kerfoot Burroughs for client BF)