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The Law Society of Saskatchewan has suspended Saskatoon lawyer Dwayne Stonechild’s licence.
According to a brief memo sent to law society members on March 11, the organization said the suspension is in effect until further notice, and has to do with fees allegedly taken without specific permissions.
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“The Law Society of Saskatchewan has reasonable grounds to believe that Dwayne Stonechild has repeatedly failed to comply with court ordered processes set out by the Federal Court of Canada in connection with the payment of his fees pursuant to the Federal Indian Day School litigation process and has taken fees without Court authorization and without Court approval as is required by the process.”
The notice also said the conduct investigation committee determined that while the allegations haven’t yet been proven, more investigation is needed and that allowing him to continue to practice at this time would “present an immediate risk to the public.”
It is not clear how many people may be affected by Stonechild’s suspension.
According to paNOW, at least one man from the Prince Albert area may be affected.
John Brady McDonald stated he was only at the inquiry stage, so he did not lose any money.
“My biggest concern is that my personal information has been collected, and I don’t know where it is or what has happened to it,” he said.
A lawyer from the firm Hnatychyn- Gough has been appointed in the meantime, as a trustee for Stonechild’s legal practice.
According to the Canadian Law List, Stonechild was called to the bar in 1998.
— with files from paNOw
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