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Michael A. Williams
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Fined | Disciplinary Committee decision delivered September 29, 2007. View PDF DECISION OF THE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL LEGAL COUNCIL Complaint #216/2001 IN THE MATTER of the Complaint by ARNOLD BAKER against the attorney MICHAEL WILLIAMS AND IN …
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The complainant instructed attorney Michael Williams in 2001 to commence legal action for trespass and damage to property, delivering a surveyor's report instead of a retainer. Williams agreed to act but did nothing, and the claims became statute-barred; he also failed to return the client's documents. The Committee found him guilty of inexcusable/deplorable negligence and neglect (no dishonesty finding). It ordered a 6-month suspension unless documents were returned within 21 days, a JMD $20,000 fine payable to the complainant, and JMD $10,000 costs.
Duties found breached:
Aggravating factors:
- Claims became statute-barred due to inaction
- No excuse or explanation offered; attorney did not appear at the hearing
Duties engaged
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Source: https://www.generallegalcouncil.org/judgement/michael-a-williams-complaint-no-216-of-2001/