Decision record
Jacqueline Marie Minto
Allegation / charges
Suspended, Fined | Disciplinary Committee decision delivered November 18, 2023. | Guilty of Professional Misconduct | Disciplinary Committee decision delivered September 23, 2023. View PDF SANCTION DECISION OF THE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL LEGAL COUNCIL COMPLAINT NO: 58/2022 …
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The Disciplinary Committee found Attorney Jacqueline M. Minto guilty of professional misconduct for failing to carry out retained services and persistently failing to return the Complainant's documents over twelve years. The Attorney did not attend proceedings or file submissions. Relying on Bolton v Law Society, the Panel imposed a six-month suspension, a $50,000 fine, and $175,000 in costs. No express finding of dishonesty was made.
Duties found breached:
Aggravating factors:
- Failure to carry out services for twelve years despite instructions and payment
- Persistent failure to return documents
- Absented herself from proceedings despite being aware
- No excuse provided for absence
Duties engaged
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