What is the quantum of misconduct of a lawyer who misappropriated client funds?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Comparelli (Re), 2020 LSBC 2 (CanLII):
The nature and gravity of the misconduct in this case is at the most serious end of the spectrum. As noted in Law Society of BC v. Lebedovich, 2018 LSBC 17, at paragraph 24: … misappropriation of a client’s funds, particularly over a period of time, is the most serious misconduct a lawyer can commit.
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