Decision record
Graceann Marie Cameron
Allegation / charges
Guilty of Professional Misconduct | Disciplinary Committee decision delivered May 27, 2017. || Struck off, Restitution ordered | Disciplinary Committee decision delivered July 22, 2017. View PDF DECISION OF THE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL LEGAL COUNCIL COMPLAINT NO: 113/2015 …
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The Attorney Graceann Cameron represented the Complainant in a motor vehicle accident compensation claim, obtained a JMD 3,000,000 settlement, retained JMD 1,000,000 as fees, but failed to pay over the JMD 2,000,000 owed to the Complainant. She issued two cheques totaling JMD 2,000,000 which were dishonoured, causing the Complainant JMD 4,000 in bank charges. The Committee, proceeding in the Attorney's absence, found beyond reasonable doubt that she misappropriated the client's money and acted dishonestly, in breach of Canons I(b), VII(b) and VIII(d). Sanction deferred to allow the Attorney to be heard in mitigation.
Duties found breached:
- Uphold public trust in the profession
- No improper use of client money
- Report serious misconduct of others
Aggravating factors:
- Betrayal of vulnerable client's trust and confidence
- Issued two cheques that were dishonoured causing client bank charges
- Failed to be located or communicate with client since August 2014
Duties engaged
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Source: https://www.generallegalcouncil.org/judgement/graceann-marie-cameron-complaint-no-113-of-2015/