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Hart, John Peter

JurisdictionAustralia — New South Wales
BodyOffice of the Legal Services Commissioner (NSW) (OLSC)
Professionbarrister
Date30-Sep-2009
HearingLegal Services Division of the Administrative Decisions Tribunal
OutcomeCosts Fine Impose conditions on Practising Certificate Reprimand $5,000.00 Proceedings Instituted

Allegation / charges

1. Failed to promptly or within a reasonable time return to a client money paid in advance where demand was made for its return<BR/>2. Failed to provide a cost disclosure to a client upon receipt of instructions to act on her behalf, contrary to the requirements of Section 309 of the Legal Profession Act 2004<BR/>3. Accepted instructions from a client directly (she being a person who is not a solicitor or a professional acting as such) without making disclosure in accordance with Rule 80 of the NSW Barristers? Rules — Unsatisfactory Professional Conduct

Duties engaged

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Documents

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Source: https://portal.olsc.nsw.gov.au/dasearchbn/daresultdetail?id=922d510a-b733-eb11-bf74-000d3ad1941e