R. A.(Bill) Salmon

Findings — machine-extracted (anthropic-batch:claude-opus-4-8); verify against the decision

The complainant retained the attorney in 1972 to act in the purchase of land, paid in full and occupied and built on the land, but never received documentary title. After numerous adjournments largely due to the attorney's absences, the Committee found the attorney in breach of Canon iv(s) for inexcusable and deplorable negligence in failing to obtain the client's title over 35 years. No dishonesty was found. He was fined J$250,000 (J$200,000 as partial compensation to the complainant) and suspended from practice for 6 months.

Duties found breached:

• Uphold public trust in the profession

Aggravating factors:

• Delay of 35 years in obtaining title for the client
• Failure to provide any reasonable explanation to the Committee