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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.
John Martin Carr Rhatigan & Co, Solicitors, Liosbaun House, Tuam Road, Galway City, Galway 12/01/2015 In the matter of John Martin Carr, solicitor, formerly practising in the firm of Rhatigan & Co, Solicitors, Liosbaun House, Tuam Road, Galway City, Galway, and in the matter of the Solicitors Acts 1954-2011 [4214/DT123/12 and High Court record 2014 no 109 SA] Law Society of Ireland (applicant) John Martin Carr (respondent solicitor) On 25 July 2013, the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal found the respondent solicitor guilty of misconduct in his practice as a solicitor in that he: 1) Failed to comply expeditiously, within a reasonable time, or at all with an undertaking given by him on behalf of his clients to AIB Bank plc, dated 20 February 2007, 2) Misled AIB Bank plc by stating in the signed undertaking dated 20 February 2007 that he was a partner of the firm when this was not the case and he is prohibited from practising as a partner, 3) Failed to respond to the Society’s correspondence, causing the Society to issue an application to the High Court pursuant to section 10A of the Solicitors (Amendment) Act 1994 (as amended by substitution). The tribunal ordered that the matter go forward to the High Court and, on 12 January 2015, the President of the High Court ordered that the name of the respondent solicitor be struck off the Roll of Solicitors.Details for John Martin Carr
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