| Lawyer Name: | Mahony, John Francis Thomas |
| Lawyer Type: | Solicitor |
| Date/s of Admission/s: |
11-Feb-1977 (NSW)
11-Feb-1977 (NSW)
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| Law Practice: | Mahony Law |
| Business Address or Former Address: | Macarthur Point Building, Suite 308, 25 Solent Circuit, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153 |
| Place of Issue of Practising Certificate: | New South Wales
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| Substance of Conduct Matter: | <p><strong style="color: black;">Allegation 1:</strong><span style="color: black;"> The Respondent Solicitor did not properly account for monies received on trust on behalf of the Complainant</span></p><p><strong style="color: black;">Allegation 2:</strong><span style="color: black;"> The Respondent Solicitor failed to provide a costs agreement and/or costs disclosure(s) to the Complainant in breach of section 309 of the </span><em style="color: black;">Legal Profession Act</em><span style="color: black;"> 2004</span></p><p><strong style="color: black;">Allegation 3:</strong><span style="color: black;"> The Respondent Solicitor breached section 261(b) of the </span><em style="color: black;">Legal Profession Act</em><span style="color: black;"> 2004 by withdrawing trust funds for the payment of legal costs incurred in representing the Complainant</span></p><p><strong style="color: black;">Allegation 4:</strong><span style="color: black;"> The Respondent Solicitor borrowed funds from the Complainant, a client</span></p> |
| Finding: | Unsatisfactory Professional Conduct
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| By: | Council of the Law Society of New South Wales
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| Date: | 24-Jul-2025 |
| Disciplinary Action: | Fine
Lawyer to undertake and complete further ethics education
Reprimand Within three (3) months from notification of the Committee’s determination, the Respondent Solicitor provide a written apology to the Complainant in a form approved by the Director, Legal Regulation (s299(1)(c) of the Legal Profession Uniform Law)$10,000.00 |
