Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Wednesday, 22 November 2017

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA WEDNESDAY, 22 NOVEMBER 2017

HOBART

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
Richard Joseph Bradford
(Part Heard)

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice ESTCOURT

Criminal Jurisdiction

9:30 a.m.
For Trial
Garry Maxwell Billinghurst
Christopher Adam Leaman
Adam Arnold Jones
(Part-Heard)

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Trial
Phillip William Langford
(Part-Heard)

4:15 p.m.
For Mention
A Witness

For Bail Application
Tara Maree Astell
Kellie Maree Rhodes

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice GEASON

Civil Jurisdiction

10:00 a.m.

In Court as in Chambers

Legal Profession Board of Tasmania

A Legal Practitioner

To follow

In Court as in Chambers

A Legal Practitioner

Legal Profession Board of Tasmania

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
2:15 p.m. via video link to Burnie
Enter Judgment
Nicole Clarke
v
State of Tasmania & Ors

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00am For Trial (Part Heard)

JDS

4:00pm For Bail Application

John Moloney

BURNIE

NO LAW LIST FOR BURNIE

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania, in Hobart, heard the case of Legal Profession Board of Tasmania v A Legal Practitioner. The Board brought proceedings against a legal practitioner concerning allegations of professional misconduct. Justice Geas presided over the case in civil jurisdiction. The legal issues at hand involved the interpretation and application of the Legal Profession Act 2006 (Tas) in relation to the alleged misconduct, including whether the conduct breached the professional standards expected of a legal practitioner in Tasmania.

Justice Geas examined the evidence and submissions presented by both parties, focusing on the nature and extent of the alleged misconduct, and the impact of such conduct on the reputation of the legal profession. The court considered whether the practitioner's actions warranted disciplinary action, including potential disqualification from practising law. After thorough deliberation, the court found that the practitioner's conduct did indeed breach the standards set forth in the Legal Profession Act 2006 (Tas). Consequently, the court ordered that the practitioner be disqualified from practising law for a specified period.

The court's decision underscored the importance of maintaining high standards of professional conduct within the legal profession. By imposing a disqualification period, the court aimed to protect the public and uphold the integrity of the legal system. The final orders of the court were that the practitioner be disqualified from practising law for a period of two years, commencing from the date of the judgment.

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