The Member offered corporate services to a client that are regarded as the practice of law by the Law Society of British Columbia. Such services are restricted to lawyers under the Legal Profession Act. The Member is not a lawyer. Further, the client alleges the Member used an unprofessional tone in their communications, which the Member denies.
The Investigation Committee determined the Member contravened the following Rules of the CPABC Code of Professional Conduct:
201.1 - Maintenance of the good reputation of the profession
213 - Unlawful activity
The Committee recommended the Member:
- Accept a reprimand;
- Pay expenses of $1,371; and
- Attend and successfully complete a professional development course in communications in situations of conflict, which is satisfactory to the Director, Professional Conduct.