Latest State Administrative Tribunal

Big Law 29 April 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonFamily lawyer told client to ‘ignore’ divorce hearing

A family lawyer was reprimanded for purposefully delaying divorce proceedings and advising his client to “ignore”...

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The Bar 23 April 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyWest Australian Attorney-General John Quigley has appointed a senior...

West Australian Attorney-General John Quigley has appointed a senior counsel as the newest judge on the state’s...

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Big Law 19 April 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonPerth lawyer guilty of professional misconduct for affidavit mishap

A Perth lawyer was hit with a $23,000 fine for carelessly affirming an affidavit despite a senior associate’s...

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Big Law 05 April 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonCriminal lawyer hit with steep fine for failing client

A criminal lawyer was publicly reprimanded for failing to give adequate advice to a client and pushing an...

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Big Law 23 February 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonPerth solicitor enters mediation with dissatisfied client

A Perth solicitor found guilty of professional misconduct was ordered to attend mediation with a former client over...

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The Bar 12 February 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyWA appoints new deputy SAT president, District Court judge

West Australian Attorney-General John Quigley has appointed a new deputy president of the State Administrative Tribunal,...

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Big Law 18 December 2023 ByNaomi NeilsonWA solicitor guilty of professional misconduct relating to elderly...

A West Australian solicitor has been found guilty of professional conduct relating to an elderly client’s capacity to...

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Big Law 16 November 2023 ByNaomi NeilsonComplaints withdrawn but Perth solicitor still on hook for costs

A legal complaints committee withdrew an application for disciplinary action over allegations stemming from a...

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Big Law 15 November 2023 ByNaomi NeilsonNegligence claims against barristers dismissed but compensation still...

A complaint by property owners against a firm of solicitors and two barristers was thrown out of an administrative...

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Big Law 10 November 2023 ByNaomi NeilsonTribunal reviews power to appoint manager to firm

Following a complaint made by a firm of barristers and solicitors, a tribunal was tasked with considering if a legal...

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