Lawyer's licence suspended on an interlocutory basis due to capacity issues and unreported criminal charges.
The Law Society of Ontario brought a motion for an interlocutory suspension of the respondent lawyer's licence to practise law.
The Law Society presented evidence of the lawyer failing to attend court, appearing intoxicated during virtual hearings, failing to report criminal charges, and suffering from capacity issues related to mental health and substance addiction.
The respondent conceded that the evidence met the threshold for an interlocutory suspension.
The Tribunal found reasonable grounds to believe there was a significant risk of harm to the public and the administration of justice, and ordered the immediate interlocutory suspension of the respondent's licence.
No costs were ordered due to the respondent's cooperation.
