Decision record
John Anthony Thompson
Appeals and appellate references
- Appellate document — relationship to this matter unverified: Gresford Jones v The General Legal Council (ex parte Owen Ferron)
- Appellate document — relationship to this matter unverified: Arlean Beckford v The General Legal Council
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Allegation / charges
Guilty of Professional Misconduct | Disciplinary Committee decision delivered May 17, 2023. || Reprimanded, Reimbursement ordered, Fined | Disciplinary Committee decision delivered October 30, 2023. View PDF DECISION OF THE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL LEGAL COUNCIL COMPLAINT NO: …
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Complaint by Sonia McPherson against attorney John Thompson. The Complainant paid the Respondent US$770.00 in August 2001 to cancel an agreement for sale of Lot 24 and acquire it in her name. The Respondent never carried out these instructions, did not refund the money, and only informed her in September 2020 (19 years later) that it could not be done, after completing the transfer to the original purchasers. The Panel found beyond reasonable doubt that the Respondent was guilty of professional misconduct for failing to provide information, failing to act with due expedition, and inexcusable/deplorable negligence. Allegations concerning Lot 12 were dismissed as not proven. No express finding of dishonesty. Sanction deferred to a mitigation hearing.
Duties found breached:
- No improper communication with the court
- Uphold public trust in the profession
- Honour professional undertakings
Aggravating factors:
- Took 19 years to complete the transfer of Lot 24
- Failed/refused to refund the US$770.00 received from the Complainant
- Only informed the Complainant her intentions could not be carried out in September 2020, some 19 years later
- No statement of account or written demand produced for sums allegedly owed
Duties engaged
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Documents
Source: https://www.generallegalcouncil.org/judgement/john-anthony-thompson-complaint-no-29-of-2021/