| Lawyer Name: | Russo, Salvatore |
| Lawyer Type: | Solicitor |
| Date/s of Admission/s: |
07-Nov-1986 (NSW)
07-Nov-1986 (NSW)
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| Law Practice: | Russo & Partners Pty Ltd |
| Business Address or Former Address: | 12 Smalls Road Arcadia NSW 2159 |
| Place of Issue of Practising Certificate: | New South Wales
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| Substance of Conduct Matter: | 1. Breach of section 255 LPA 2004 - not holding trust money in a trust account, failing to disburse trust money only in accordance with direction given by client<BR/>2. Failure to pay Counsel's fees<BR/>3. Failure to account for monies paid by client |
| Finding: | Professional Misconduct Unsatisfactory Professional Conduct by NSWCATOD |
| By: | Supreme Court of New South Wales Court of Appeal (Disciplinary Action) |
| Date: | 08-Nov-2016 |
| Disciplinary Action: | Costs
Fine
Reprimand Practitioner lodged an appeal in the NSWCA in relation to the NCAT orders of 12/4/2016 removing practitioner's name from the local Roll
$20,000.00 |
| Proceedings Instituted By: | Practitioner |
| Citation: | |