Revised Notice of Adjournment of Hearing: Jeffrey Lattie

The Hearing respecting charges against Jeffrey Lattie, a member of the Society, originally adjourned for a period of six months by decision of the Hearing Panel of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society on April 18, 2024, has again been adjourned by decision of the Hearing Panel dated November 19, 2024, for a period of up to three months.

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Notice of Suspension: Donn Fraser

The Complaints Investigation Committee of the NSBS gives notice that the practising certificate of Donn Fraser of New Glasgow, NS has been suspended pursuant to Section 37(1) and (2) of the Legal Profession Act, effective November 26, 2024 until further notice.

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Notice of Credentials Committee Appeal Hearing

A Hearing respecting an appeal from a decision of the Credentials Committee denying an application for admission on transfer will be held on Wednesday, October 16, Thursday, October 17 and Friday, October 18, 2024, commencing at 9:30 am at the Society’s offices, Suite 800, Cogswell Tower, 2000 Barrington Street, Halifax, NS.

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Notice of Receivership: H. Edward Patterson

The Complaints Investigation Committee of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society gives notice that, further to H. Edward Patterson’s suspension from practice on June 3, 2024, pursuant to Regulation 4.5.1 under the Legal Profession Act, it has resolved that it is in the public interest to appoint Kelly Mittelstadt as Receiver for the law practice of H. Edward Patterson, pursuant to Section 51(1) of the Legal Profession Act.

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