Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Friday, 13 July 2018

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA FRIDAY, 13 JULY 2018

HOBART

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Acting Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Sentence
DS
Patrick Brett Clark

For Bail Application via Video Link to
Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Nathan Baden Roy Whelan

For Breach of Bail
Monique Rose Lynch

For Bail Application
Shane Thomas Cowen
Jay Michael Wyllie

Civil Jurisdiction
11:30 a.m.
For Directions Hearing
In the Matter of an Application by
Harry Serpanos for Admission to the Legal Profession

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
9:15 a.m. by Video link to Burnie
Miscellaneous Civil Business

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
11:30 a.m.
For Hearing
Tanya Louise Booth
v
Francis Eileen Brooks and ors
(Part-Heard)

LAUNCESTON

Before Acting Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
For Bail Application via Video Link from
Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Nathan Baden Roy Whelan

BURNIE

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The matter before the Supreme Court of Tasmania involved an application by Harry Serpanos for admission to the legal profession. The application was heard by Associate Justice Holt in Civil Jurisdiction. The primary issue for the court was to determine whether Serpanos met the necessary criteria and standards required for admission to the legal profession in Tasmania. This included assessing his academic qualifications, professional experience, and character.

The court examined the applicant's qualifications, including his completion of a law degree and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. It also considered his work experience and character references. The court's decision hinged on whether Serpanos satisfied the prerequisites set out in the Legal Profession Act 2003. The court weighed the evidence and arguments presented to ascertain if Serpanos was fit and proper to be admitted as a legal practitioner.

Associate Justice Holt concluded that Serpanos met all the required criteria for admission to the legal profession. The court found that Serpanos had the necessary academic qualifications, relevant work experience, and good character. Consequently, the application for admission was successful. The court's decision was based on a comprehensive evaluation of the evidence and the statutory requirements under the Legal Profession Act 2003.

The final order of the court was that Harry Serpanos be admitted to the legal profession in Tasmania, effective from the date of the judgment. This decision allowed Serpanos to practice law in Tasmania, subject to compliance with any further conditions or requirements imposed by the court or relevant professional bodies.

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