Dorothy Kirkpatrick

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

Dorothy Kirkpatrick, a non-solicitor employed as a legal secretary/personal assistant by Michael Hill Partnership for about 17 years, misappropriated clients' funds in three probate matters totalling £28,498.63, causing the firm's client account shortage. She had been dismissed in November 1993 after admitting attempting to divert money due to the firm. A Section 43 order was made controlling her future employment within the profession. The respondent did not appear. The Tribunal found the allegation substantiated but made no express finding of dishonesty.

Duties found breached:

• No taking unfair advantage