Decision record
Arlene Ann Gaynor
Allegation / charges
Guilty of Professional Misconduct | Disciplinary Committee decision delivered July 29, 2020. || Struck off, Restitution Ordered | Disciplinary Committee decision delivered August 18, 2020. View PDF DECISION OF THE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL LEGAL COUNCIL COMPLAINT NO: …
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The Complainant retained the Respondent Attorney in 2003 to act in the purchase of two apartments in Montego Bay for US$40,000, paying the full purchase price. He never received titles and, after reporting to the Fraud Squad, was told the sales were cancelled. Despite some small payments, US$29,504.27 remained owing. The Respondent Attorney did not file any affidavit or appear to cross-examine despite multiple opportunities, and the Panel proceeded in her absence. Applying the criminal standard (beyond reasonable doubt), the Panel found breaches of Canon IV(r) and Canon VII(ii). No dishonesty finding was made. The decision directed a subsequent mitigation hearing before any sanction would be imposed.
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Source: https://www.generallegalcouncil.org/judgement/arlene-ann-gaynor-complaint-no-88-of-2018/