Nelson Lawyers Standards Committee v Stevenson [2020] NZLCDT 42 (15 December 2020) [pdf, 380 KB]
...Mr Stevenson had significantly reduced his alcohol consumption, and had as a result recorded greatly improved liver function test results. [27] While Mr Stevenson initially was reported as being well engaged with the alcohol and drug addiction services and Dr Townshend in particular, there were concerns around his physical presentation and other aspects. [28] A third update received shortly before the hearing in October caused the Tribunal considerable concern. Mr Stevenson had “...