On application of the Law Society, the BC Supreme Court has ordered that former lawyer James D. Hall, of Victoria, be prohibited from representing that he is a lawyer and also from appearing as counsel or advocate; preparing corporate documents, wills or estate documents, documents relating to real or personal estate or documents for use in a judicial or extra-judicial proceeding or a proceeding under a statute; negotiating for the settlement of a claim or demand for damages; giving legal advice; placing at another’s disposal the services of a lawyer; or representing that he is qualified or entitled to provide any of these services for a fee: March 20, 2006.
Related document:
2006-03-20-JamesDouglasHall-Injunction.pdf
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