Adrian A.F. “Freddie” Brown

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

The Blakes purchased Lot 10 Belgrade Manor from attorney A. Freddie Brown, who acted as both vendor and attorney for himself and the purchasers. They paid J$346,029.84 and US$3,125.00 in cash/cheque during 1991-1992. Despite receiving a Letter of Authority in 1994, they never obtained a Certificate of Title, could not access the land, and no Agreement for Sale, transfer, or sub-division was ever effected over nine years. The Committee, applying the criminal standard, found the case proved beyond reasonable doubt. It found breaches of Canons IV(r) and (s) and misconduct under s.12(1). No express finding of dishonesty was made (though conflict of interest and possible non-accounting were noted, they were not charged). Respondent's name was struck off the roll; he was ordered to repay the sums with 15% interest from 1993 and pay J$50,000 costs.

Duties found breached:

• Overriding duty to the court
• No conflict between current clients
• No baseless or threatened misconduct report

Aggravating factors:

• Nine years elapsed without any credible explanation or production of Agreement for Sale or Certificate of Title
• Failure to attend any hearings or provide any information to assist the Panel
• Senior attorney showing scant regard/disrespect to the disciplinary body
• Acted as vendor and attorney for both parties creating a clear conflict of interest