Lawyer struck off after taking $200k of client funds to escape abusive relationship

A lawyer, whose name is suppressed, admitted to taking at least $200,000 from her clients, citing fear for her life due to an abusive husband as a motivating factor. During a disciplinary tribunal, she expressed that her actions stemmed from a long history of domestic violence, stating that she and her children lived in constant fear and often had to barricade themselves for safety. This situation highlights the complex interplay between her circumstances and the misuse of client funds, challenging the perception of her actions as solely unethical.

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