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Welcome to the Irish Claims Board’s solicitor disciplinary records page. We believe that understanding solicitor conduct is crucial for anyone navigating the claims process. Remember, the Irish Claims Board offers a free assessment on claims—we should be your first port of call before engaging a solicitor. Our expert team is here to provide clear, unbiased advice, empowering you to make informed decisions without cost or commitment. This page highlights disciplinary records to help you stay aware of solicitor conduct and choose trustworthy professionals when needed.
Donal Chambers 29/11/2022 In the matter of Donal Chambers, a solicitor formerly practising as Chambers Law, ‘The Lamp’, No 1 Bridge Street, Kilcock, Co Kildare, and in the matter of the Solicitors Acts 1954-2015[2019/DT65] Law Society of Ireland (applicant) Donal Chambers respondent solicitor) On 29 November 2022, the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal found the respondent solicitor guilty of professional misconduct, in that he: 1) Continued to practise as a solicitor after 31 May 2018, being the date of the cessation of his practice as notified by his accountants and subsequently confirmed by him to the Society, 2) As principal of a firm, did not provide to the Society evidence that the firm had established and was maintaining qualifying insurance for the indemnity period starting on 1 December 2018, as required by regulation 4(k) of the regulations, 3) As principal of a firm, carried on a practice from 1 January 2019 without a valid practising certificate in place, as required by regulation 3(a) of the regulations. The tribunal ordered that the respondent solicitor: · Stand censured, · Pay a sum €3,000 to the compensation fund, · Pay the sum of €3,024 as a contribution towards the whole of the costs of the applicant. Details for Donal Chambers
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