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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.
Alexander Gibbons Gibbons & Co, 2 Riverside, Kent Street, Clonakilty, Co Cork 19/10/2015 In the matter of Alexander Gibbons, a solicitor formerly practising as Gibbons & Co, 2 Riverside, Kent Street, Clonakilty, Co Cork, and in the matter of the Solicitors Acts 1954-2011 [5839/DT111/11 and High Court record 2015 89 SA] Named applicant Alexander Gibbons (respondent solicitor) On 10 January 2013, the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal found the respondent solicitor guilty of misconduct in his practice as a solicitor in that he: 1) Misled the applicant from the beginning, 2) Lied about the terms of the contract, 3) Dealt with the applicant’s moneys in a completely dishonest manner, 4) Failed to provide proper title to the properties, having being given more than sufficient moneys to complete the transaction. The tribunal recommended that the matters be sent forward to the High Court and, on 19 October 2015, the High Court ordered that: 1) The name of the respondent solicitor be struck off the Roll of Solicitors, 2) The respondent solicitor pay the Society the costs of and incidental to the proceedings and the costs of the Society before the tribunal, including witness expenses, to be taxed in default of agreement. Details for Alexander Gibbons
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