A Calgary family law lawyer has been disbarred after a disciplinary hearing panel found she forged court documents and deceived clients, a ruling that underscores serious professional misconduct within Alberta’s legal community.
The Law Society of Alberta hearing panel concluded that the lawyer — whose name has not been redacted in the ruling — engaged in multiple acts of forgery and misrepresentation while representing clients in family law matters. The panel’s decision, released by the law society, detailed instances where the lawyer altered documents and submitted them as if they were legitimately issued or endorsed.
In addition to forging signatures, the lawyer was found to have misled clients about the status of their cases, failed to provide timely and competent legal services, and mishandled trust accounts — violations that collectively led the panel to determine she is unsuitable to continue practicing law.
The ruling noted that the lawyer’s actions not only breached the professional conduct rules but also eroded client trust and integrity in the justice system. In disbarring her, the panel emphasized the need to protect the public and maintain the reputation of the legal profession.
Law society officials said that some affected clients did not fully grasp the extent of the misconduct until after the investigation, and the panel’s decision includes recommendations for restitution or compensation where appropriate. The disbarment means the lawyer can no longer practise law in Alberta or any other Canadian jurisdiction without specific approval.
The Law Society of Alberta’s findings and disciplinary actions are part of its mandate to regulate lawyers and safeguard public confidence. The society encourages clients who believe they have experienced substandard or unethical legal service to come forward with complaints for investigation.
This case highlights the consequences faced by legal professionals who violate conduct standards, reinforcing the importance of ethical behaviour in legal practice and accountability when trust is breached.
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