Patrick Ian Campbell

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

The Law Society brought a complaint against solicitor Patrick Ian Campbell alleging professional misconduct in connection with his purchase of a property in Uddingston for the family of his friend Ian Moran, using funds that allegedly belonged to Ian Moran's late mother (held under a POA), and his retention of sale proceeds. Five averments of misconduct were originally made; the Fiscal withdrew two during the hearing. After evidence (including conflicting accounts from Ian Moran, Peter Moran and the Respondent), the Tribunal found the Respondent NOT GUILTY of professional misconduct on all remaining averments. The Tribunal found no express dishonesty. It considered that the Respondent's conduct, to the extent he allowed his integrity to be called into question, may amount to unsatisfactory professional conduct, and remitted averments 6.4, 6.5 and 6.6 to the Council of the Law Society under s.53ZA of the Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980. No expenses were found due to or by any party. Publicity (including the Respondent's name) was directed.