Solicitor suspended as Law Society seeks access to the practice files – The Irish Times

A solicitor in Balbriggan, Co Dublin, was suspended by the High Court due to difficulties in contacting him, leading to the Law Society seeking access to his practice’s records and funds. The solicitor, Ian McSweeney, admitted to closing his office and facing health issues, stating he had not succeeded in running his practice. The court granted orders for the society to take over the files and funds, as well as a payment of €5,000 to a former client for inadequate legal services, ultimately suspending Mr. McSweeney pending further inquiries.

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