Lawyer Disciplinary Actions
Vancouver Real Estate Lawyer Gets 6-Week Suspension
The recent 6-week suspension of Vancouver lawyer Gary Lo has pulled back the curtain on a concerning lapse in legal ethics that demands our attention. The failures highlighted in Lo’s dealings between 2019 and 2021 present a cautionary tale for the legal profession. In 2019, the numbers didn’t add up. Lo received bank drafts from… Continue reading Vancouver Real Estate Lawyer Gets 6-Week Suspension
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Daniel Muessig: From Lawyer to Convicted Drug Dealer
Life often has a knack for dishing out lessons, some more ironic than others. In a tale filled with irony, audacity, and descent, former Pittsburgh defence attorney Daniel Muessig stands out. From a high-flying lawyer with street smarts to a man awaiting his sentence, Muessig’s story reminds us of the age-old adage: Pride comes before… Continue reading Daniel Muessig: From Lawyer to Convicted Drug Dealer
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BC Lawyer Suspended For Moving $9.5M Through Trust Accounts
There have been two major disciplinary actions handed down by the Law Society of BC. In the line of fire are two lawyers: Justin Kates, found guilty of questionable money transactions. And the other is Nickolaus Weiser, who boldly defied the rules by practicing law while already suspended. Justin Kates, a Vancouver-based lawyer, found himself… Continue reading BC Lawyer Suspended For Moving $9.5M Through Trust Accounts
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Victoria BC Lawyer Suspended For Sexually Assaulting Client
A lawyer in Victoria BC was suspended for sexually assaulting his client. In a shocking turn of events, William Heflin, a once-practicing lawyer from British Columbia, faces a six-month suspension and a financial penalty exceeding $4,000 for engaging in inappropriate behaviour with a client at the Victoria courthouse. The Law Society of British Columbia, in… Continue reading Victoria BC Lawyer Suspended For Sexually Assaulting Client
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Cancelling your TD Credit Card – A Cautionary Tale
Someone in Canada is fighting with TD Bank credit cards over unfair lending and their failure to cancel his TD credit card. The person paid off the full amount of their credit card, and then repeatedly requested that TD cancel this card. It took over a year for TD to cancel the card. We will… Continue reading Cancelling your TD Credit Card – A Cautionary Tale
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Misconduct Leads to Failed Appeal for Richmond Lawyer
The Richmond BC based lawyer, Spencer May, recently found himself amidst a legal entanglement involving his clients engaging in transactions shrouded in speculation. It seems that the real estate deals unfolded under the umbrella of questionable practices that the Law Society of BC found deeply disconcerting. Legal practitioners are encouraged, in light of such instances,… Continue reading Misconduct Leads to Failed Appeal for Richmond Lawyer
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Sara King’s Lifestyle Funded by $10M Company Misappropriation
A highly respected attorney named Sara King, known to rub shoulders with NFL giants like Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes, and Josh Allen, is now facing the cold truth of a massive lawsuit. Residing in the perpetual sunshine of Los Angeles, King finds herself in a convoluted legal labyrinth, accused of exploiting her firm’s… Continue reading Sara King’s Lifestyle Funded by $10M Company Misappropriation
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B.C. Lawyer Disbarred for Misusing $14k: Andrew Lau Case
The case of Andrew Lau, a Vancouver-based lawyer, serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences that can arise from a breach of trust between lawyers and their clients. The Law Society Tribunal found Lau guilty of professional misconduct and stripped him of his license to practice law, following his inappropriate use of over… Continue reading B.C. Lawyer Disbarred for Misusing $14k: Andrew Lau Case
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Suspension of B.C. Courthouse Libraries Society CEO Controversy
The CEO of the B.C. Courthouse Libraries Society has been suspended. The decision of the BC Law Society’s hearing panel on Kenseelan Gounden’s (Kensi Gounden) case of professional misconduct has left many feeling disheartened. As a lawyer, Gounden was expected to uphold high ethical standards, yet he confessed to submitting false expense claims worth $3,524.99… Continue reading Suspension of B.C. Courthouse Libraries Society CEO Controversy
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Woman Demanding Child Support from Holy Figure for Rape
The holy figure Ogyen Trinley Dorje is under fire. The woman said that she was raped by the holy figure, and became pregnant. She is now seeking support. The holy figure is Ogyen Trinley Dorje, pictured above. The lawsuit was filed in British Columbia, Canada. The allegations have not yet been proven. It was filed… Continue reading Woman Demanding Child Support from Holy Figure for Rape
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