M. Melbourne Silvera

JurisdictionJamaica

BodyGeneral Legal Council — Disciplinary Committee (GLC)

Professionattorney

Case number162 of 1990

DateJuly 05, 1991

OutcomeReprimanded, Fined

Allegation / charges

Reprimanded, Fined | Disciplinary Committee decision delivered July 05, 1991. View PDF DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL LEGAL COUNCIL ORDER COMPLAINT NO. 162/90 In the matter of Orville Stephensonand Melbourne Silvera Attorney-at-Law. In the matter of the Legal Profession …

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SanctionFine

FineJMD 10,000

CostsJMD 2,000

Dishonesty foundNo

The Disciplinary Committee of the General Legal Council found Attorney-at-Law Melbourne Silvera guilty of professional misconduct for inexcusable/deplorable negligence and for failing to handle his client's business with due expedition. He was fined J$10,000, ordered to pay J$2,000 costs to the complainant, and was reprimanded. No order for restitution was made. No finding of dishonesty.

Duties found breached:

Duties engaged

Other decisions involving this respondent

143 of 1996 1997-11-22 · GLC · Jamaica · Struck off
225 of 1991 1997-05-02 · GLC · Jamaica · Suspended, Restitution Ordered

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Documents

📄 Decision / judgment 44 KB (archived)

Source: https://www.generallegalcouncil.org/judgement/m-melbourne-silvera-complaint-no-162-of-1990/