Preetka Brar

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

Preetka Brar, a sole practitioner in Surrey, BC practising primarily in motor vehicle law, admitted that on July 21, 2021 during examinations for discovery in two Fast Track motor vehicle actions she discussed her Punjabi-speaking client's evidence with him during breaks, contrary to rule 5.4-2. She admitted this amounted to professional misconduct. Under a Rule 3-7.1 consent agreement approved February 1, 2023, she agreed to pay a fine of $10,000. No dishonesty was found; the misconduct was an isolated incident of poor judgment in a stressful situation. She had no prior conduct record.

Duties found breached:

• No improper communication with the court

Mitigating factors:

• Early acknowledgment of impropriety during investigation
• Expressed remorse and apologized
• Isolated incident in a frustrating and stressful situation
• Assurances misconduct will not be repeated; no longer practices motor vehicle law
• Completed 12.5 CPD credits and reviewed practice resources
• Works with a mentor
• Letters of reference attesting to good character
• No prior Professional Conduct Record