Decision record
Sean Garvin Moses Osbourne
Allegation / charges
Reprimanded, Restitution ordered, Fined | Disciplinary Committee decision delivered October 09, 2023 || Guilty of Professional Misconduct | Disciplinary Committee decision delivered September 25, 2023 || Formal Order View PDF SANCTION DECISION OF THE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL …
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Attorney Sean Garvin Moses Osbourne was found guilty of breaching Canon VII(b)(ii) for failing to account to his client for $547,500 transferred from his trust account as fees without proper basis or agreement. The Panel expressly found the conduct did NOT rise to the level of dishonesty warranting striking off. He was reprimanded and ordered to pay $447,500 restitution, a $100,000 fine, and $100,000 costs.
Duties found breached:
Aggravating factors:
- Transferred $547,500 from trust account as fees without proper basis or client agreement
- Failed to return client funds despite reasonable requests
- Doubtful remorse - failed to apologize to the Complainant
- Disregard for provisions on charging fees
Mitigating factors:
- Junior attorney with less than ten years' experience at the time
- Pursued further education (MBA) to improve understanding of professional duties
- Contributions to community and profession (tutoring, giving back to high school)
- Offered apology (though not to the Complainant)
Duties engaged
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