The Complaints Process and More
This session explores the process for complaints against solicitors and look at a number of cases in ACT & NSW which have been dealt with by tribunals or the courts. In addition, there will be a discussion about some specific matters in the Solicitors Conduct Rules.
GAVIN HOWARD
BARRISTER
BLACKBURN CHAMBERS
Gavin is a barrister at Blackburn Chambers, Canberra. He specialises in Family Law. He was admitted as a solicitor in 1993 and was called to the Bar in 2010. He is also a member of the ACT Law Society’s Family Law Committee (since 1999) and the Professional Standards Committee – previously known as the Complaints Committee (since 2013) as well as chair of the Bar Association’s Family Law Committee since 2020. He is a regular presenter on Family Law and Ethics topics.
Details
- This is an on-demand webinar you can watch at anytime - a link and password will be sent to you when you register.
- Cost: Members - $50, Non-members $70
- CPD: Members will receive 1 point in Core Area 1
- This event was recorded as part of the Family Law Conference on Wednesday 21 August 2024.
- This recording will expire on 31 December 2024
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