Cork solicitor found guilty of professional misconduct

The tribunal found Mr Moylan guilty on four counts of professional misconduct, and not guilty of misconduct regarding five other allegations. 

John Moylan at the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal on Bow Street, Dublin. Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

A Mallow-based solicitor has been found guilty of professional misconduct for falsely claiming to have witnessed the signatures of a client on 18 occasions. 

John Moylan, of Richard Moylan and Co, Shortcastle St, Mallow, Co Cork, was ordered by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal to pay €15,000 to a compensation fund and another €15,000 towards the costs of the retired teacher who brought the complaint against him.