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Debby-Ann Samuels

JurisdictionJamaica
BodyGeneral Legal Council — Disciplinary Committee (GLC)
Professionattorney
Case number171 of 2022
DateMarch 12, 2024
OutcomeFined, Restitution Ordered

Allegation / charges

Fined, Restitution Ordered | Disciplinary Committee decision delivered March 12, 2024 | Guilty of Professional Misconduct | Disciplinary Committee decision delivered February 09, 2024. View PDF FORMAL ORDER OF THE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL LEGAL COUNCIL MADE ON …

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SanctionFine
FineJMD 100,000
CostsJMD 100,000
Dishonesty foundNo

The General Legal Council's Disciplinary Committee found attorney Debby-Ann Samuels guilty of professional misconduct under section 12(1)(a) of the Legal Profession Act, on complaints brought by Burnett Linton and Moreen Linton. The Committee found breaches of Canons IV(r), IV(s) and I(b). It ordered the attorney to pay restitution of US$6,037.00, costs of $100,000.00 to the complainants, and a fine of $100,000.00. No express finding of dishonesty was recorded.

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Documents

Source: https://www.generallegalcouncil.org/judgement/debby-ann-samuels-complaint-no-171-of-2022-172-2022-formal-order/