Geoffrey Stuart Lawton

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

Duties found breached:

• Advise on alternatives, settlement and outcome
• No improper use of client money
• Prompt accounting and return of money
• Safeguard documents and limit liens
• Professional indemnity insurance
• Not misrepresent regulated status

Mitigating factors:

• Long unblemished record as a solicitor since admission in 1965
• Personal problems including ill health (back problem and stomach complaint)
• No suggestion of dishonesty
• Some allegations admitted