Legal Services Commissioner

Counsel referred to disciplinary body for ‘woeful’ conduct

A Federal Court referred a barrister to the Legal Services Commissioner for his “woeful preparation” in parenting...

13 January 2025

By Naomi Neilson

Retired lawyer alleges opposing solicitor had tea with magistrate

A retired lawyer is on the hook for costs after she failed to allege an opposing party’s solicitor had “morning...

15 November 2024

By Naomi Neilson

NSW solicitor fails to escape reprimand, unsatisfactory professional conduct finding

While a tribunal accepted the mistake that led to a solicitor’s reprimand was not “egregious”, his behaviour...

31 October 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Lawyer’s silence during investigation costs him legal career

A Queensland solicitor will be struck off for barely acknowledging an investigation into his alleged...

09 April 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Barrister who stole millions makes ‘absurd’ request to remain on roll

A barrister who used an elaborate Ponzi scheme to steal millions has been slammed by a tribunal for requesting to...

04 April 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Lawyer claims privilege over material in disciplinary matter

A lawyer facing disciplinary action for allegedly sending an “emotionally manipulative” letter to his client’s...

26 March 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Judge approves use of confidential documents for complaint against solicitor

Documents supporting a complaint against a lawyer who allegedly appeared on behalf of a woman without her knowledge...

11 March 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Lawyer convicted of indecent treatment of a child struck off

The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal has ordered that one of the state’s lawyers, who failed to report...

01 August 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Qld has 4% more lawyers this year than last

The 2021–22 annual report for the Queensland Legal Services Commission was tabled in the state’s Parliament last...

11 November 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy