Paul Angelo Winn

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

In this Agreed Statement of Facts, Paul Angelo Winn, a BC sole practitioner called in 1999, admitted to numerous trust accounting violations identified during a Law Society investigation. He failed to account to clients for funds, created and failed to eliminate trust shortages across numerous client files, failed to maintain required books and records, and made improper electronic withdrawals. He withdrew trust funds for personal and office expenses exceeding his entitlement, continuing to do so even after being advised of a shortage. Winn admitted his recklessness in removing trust funds amounted to misappropriation and professional misconduct. The document is an Agreed Statement of Facts only; it records admissions but does not state a sanction. Winn admitted recklessness/misappropriation but there is no express finding of dishonesty.

Duties found breached:

• Accounting records, reconciliation and reports
• Handle inadvertently received material
• No improper use of client money
• Report serious misconduct of others
• Uphold public trust in the profession