Public hearings

Notices of Hearing are posted here at least seven days prior to a hearing.

  • May

    24

    Notice of Referral to Hearing - R. Ritchie Wheeler

    The Hearing Committee of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society will hold a hearing respecting charges against R. Ritchie Wheeler, a member of the Society, at a date and time yet to be determined. The Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society charges R. Ritchie Wheeler, of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia,...Read More >

  • Jun

    06

    Notice of Hearing – Anne L. Calder

    The Hearing Committee of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society will hold a hearing respecting charges against Anne L. Calder, a member of the Society, scheduled for Wednesday June 6, 2012, commencing at 1:00 pm at the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society Classroom, Cogswell Tower Suite 800-...Read More >

Hearings are open to the public, in accordance with Section 44(1) of the Legal Profession Act.  

Upon investigating a complaint against a lawyer, the Complaints Investigation Committee may direct the Executive Director to lay a formal charge. A panel of the Hearing Committee, which includes volunteer lawyers and members of the public, will hear the charges and evidence and upon finding the lawyer guilty, may sanction the lawyer—up to and including disbarment. At any hearing, a settlement may be proposed.

Hearing decisions and dispositions are posted on the website within a month of the hearing date. 

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