Latest State Administrative Tribunal

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 NeilsonA West Australian solicitor has been found guilty of professional...

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Big Law • 16 November 2023 • ByNaomi NeilsonComplaints withdrawn but Perth solicitor still on hook for costs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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Big Law • 07 August 2023 • ByNaomi NeilsonParty involved in High Court scandal unsuccessfully complains about...

One of the parties involved in a High Court scandal involving a relationship between a judge and a barrister has...

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The Bar • 04 April 2023 • ByJerome Doraisamy‘Disrespectful, highly offensive and embarrassing’ conduct sees...

A Western Australia-based lawyer has been found to have engaged in professional misconduct and will not be granted a...

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