Law Society v David McLean Watt

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Solicitor(s)	DAVID MCLEAN WATT, Solicitor, Tau Ceti, Kilduskland Road, Ardrishaig, Argyll
Tribunal Date	03/09/2008
Appeal Status	No Appeal
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Interlocutor	Edinburgh 3 September 2008. The Tribunal having considered the remit from the Court of Session in respect of the Complaint dated 31 May 2002 by the Council of the Law Society of Scotland against David McLean Watt, Solicitor, Tau Ceti, Kilduskland Road, Ardrishaig, Argyll; Censure the Respondent in respect of the finding of professional misconduct made by the Tribunal on 20 April 2005 in respect of his preparation of a Codicil for his father in terms of which his father conferred upon him a significant financial benefit to the disadvantage of other members of his family; Find no expenses due to or by either party; and Direct that publicity will be given to this decision and that this publicity should include the name of the Respondent. David Coull Vice Chairman

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