Decision record
Franklyn S. Beckford
Allegation / charges
Struck Off, Restitution ordered | Disciplinary Committee decision delivered July 01, 2000. View PDF Ruling and Order Complaint No 1898 Before the Disciplinary Committee of the General Legal Council Between Doretha Jones Complainant And Franklin Beckford Respondent Panel Christopher …
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Attorney Franklin Beckford received $100,000.00 on June 2, 1997 to pay over to the Complainant in settlement of her claim, but failed to pay over any portion despite repeated demands. He did not respond to the complaint or attend the hearings. The Committee found him guilty of professional misconduct and in breach of Canon 1(b), ordered his name struck off the Roll, ordered repayment of $100,000.00 with 12% interest from June 2, 1997, and costs of $5,000.00. No express finding of dishonesty was made.
Duties found breached:
Aggravating factors:
- Failed to pay over the client's money despite repeated demands
- Failed to respond to the General Legal Council since complaint served in October 1998
- Failed to attend the hearings and failed to respond to evidence
Duties engaged
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Source: https://www.generallegalcouncil.org/judgement/franklyn-s-beckford-complaint-no-18-of-1998/