Fine imposed on lawyer for unlawful retention of client funds
August 27, 2025
A lawyer was fined €3,500 by the Disciplinary Council for violating professional conduct by unlawfully retaining money from her client. Specifically, she received €25,080 for safe-keeping and failed to return €3,230. The Fees Committee had determined that she was entitled to only €450 for her services. This incident highlights the seriousness of a lawyer's responsibility in managing client funds. Such actions are considered a serious blow to the credibility of the legal profession.