Graceann Marie Cameron

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

The Disciplinary Committee found the Respondent, Grace Ann Cameron, guilty of professional misconduct for abandoning the Complainant's divorce matter without doing the work, failing to refund fees, failing to keep the client informed, and acting with inexcusable negligence, in breach of Canon 1(b). The Respondent never participated in the proceedings and failed to appear at the sanctions hearing. Noting she had previously been struck off, the panel struck her from the Roll, ordered restitution of $40,000 to the Complainant and costs of $80,000 ($50,000 to the GLC, $30,000 to the Complainant).

Duties found breached:

• Honour professional undertakings
• Keep client informed and respond promptly
• No conflict between current clients
• No improper use of client money
• Prompt accounting and return of money
• Uphold public trust in the profession

Aggravating factors:

• Respondent never participated in the proceedings and failed to appear at the sanctions hearing
• Persisted in refusal to account to the Complainant for her actions
• Previously been struck from the roll of Attorneys
• Demonstrated disdain for the Canon of Ethics and her obligations to her clients