LCRO 58/2018 QD v FZ (12 October 2018) [pdf, 133 KB]
...to pay a fine of $1,500 and costs of $500. Background [2] Mr QD acted for Mr FZ in criminal matters subject to a grant of legal aid. Their professional relationship became difficult, then came to an end with Mr FZ terminating the retainer by email to Mr QD dated 2 February 2017 saying: As from today 02.02.17 I dismiss you as my lawyer for the case CRI-XXX-XXX-XXXXXX 2 I have informed [Town] District Court today at 12.30pm and have a meeting tomorrow with Legal Aid … [3...