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Register of Disciplinary Action

Lawyer Name:Smith, Mark Rodger
Lawyer Type:Solicitor
Date/s of Admission/s: 08-Dec-2006 (NSW)
08-Dec-2006 (NSW)
Law Practice:
Translawcom Pty Ltd t/as Brander Smith McKnight
Business Address or Former Address:
Suite 2 9-15 East Parade Sutherland NSW 2232
Place of Issue of Practising Certificate:New South Wales
Substance of Conduct Matter:

<ol><li>As at 5 February 2021, the Respondent Solicitor failed to pay the Complainant’s outstanding fees, in the amount of $11,825.00, despite having received monies from the client (on or about 18 December 2018) which were expressly designated for the payment of the Complainant’s fees.</li><li>The Respondent Solicitor has failed to respond to correspondence from the Complainant concerning payment of his outstanding fees.</li></ol>

Finding:Unsatisfactory Professional Conduct
By:Council of the Law Society of New South Wales
Date: 24-Nov-2022
Disciplinary Action:
Practitioner to undertake and complete further legal education
Reprimand