The BC Supreme Court has ordered that Marla Cohen* of Vernon be prohibited from appearing as counsel or advocate; preparing wills or estate documents, preparing documents for use in a judicial or extra-judicial proceeding or a proceeding under a statute; giving legal advice or representing that she is qualified or entitled to provide any of these services for a fee: March 2, 2006.
*Note: this not BC lawyer Marla Gilsig, formerly Marla Cohen, who is a non-practising member of the Society.
Related document:
2006-03-02-MarlaCohen-Injunction.pdf
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