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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.
The NOVA SCOTIA BARRISTERS’ SOCIETY gives notice that the practising certificate of Christopher I. Robinson of Halifax, Nova Scotia has been reinstated, effective November 8,
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,
The Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society hereby gives notice that William Patrick Burchell of Sydney, Nova Scotia, passed away on or about July 24, 2024.
The August 15, 2024 proceeding will be held in camera, which means the courtroom will be closed to the public and media.
The Hearing Committee of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society (the “Society”) will hold a hearing, at a date and time to be determined, respecting charges against Donn Fraser, a member of the Society.
The Society charges Donn Fraser, of Stellarton, Nova Scotia with professional misconduct and conduct unbecoming in that he breached provisions of the Code of Professional Conduct (the “Code”), and the Legal Profession Act (the “Act”) and the Regulations made thereunder.
