Solicitor has files taken over by another firm

A SOLICITOR alleged to have concealed substantial deficits in client accounts has agreed to have his practice files taken over by another legal firm.

Solicitor has files taken over by another firm

The President of the High Court, Mr Justice Richard Johnson, said this and other agreed measures would mean an “orderly and efficient” clearing of the situation relating to proceedings by the Law Society against Ciarán Callan.

On the basis of undertakings yesterday by Mr Callan, including his continuing an undertaking not to practice, the judge adjourned the proceedings for three weeks. Last week, the court was told Mr Callan’s accounts at one stage this year showed an alleged deficit of €1.9 million but he recently lodged monies which, his solicitor told the Law Society, had paid that amount off and left an apparent surplus.

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