Attorney Daniel Geller of West Vancouver, BC; repeat offender
The Law Society of British Columbia presented Daniel B. Geller with a law license in 1974.
The Law Society of British Columbia Disciplinary Committee found Danny guilty of the following misconduct.
Danny’s 1st bite at the Attorney Misfit Apple Tree
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Failed to maintain books, records and accounts in a legible form
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Failed to record all funds received and disbursed in connection with his practice by maintaining books, records and accounts as required
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Failed to record transactions in chronological order and in an easily traceable form
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Failed to maintain a general cash book or synoptic as required
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Failed to maintain an accounts receivable ledger or other suitable system as required
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Failed to maintain copies of bank validated duplicate deposit slips for all deposits made
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Failed to record each general transaction promptly as required
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Failed to keep file copies of all billings to clients
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Failed to record all funds received on account of fees or disbursements in his general books and accounts as required
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Failed to immediately deliver a bill or issue a receipt for funds he received
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Failed to add and balance your general cash book and synoptic journal at least monthly
As a direct consequence of his misconduct, the Patron Saints for Attorney Misfits sitting on the Upper Law Society Committee punished Danny by gifting him a complimentary reprimand and a $2,000 fine.
Danny’s 2nd bite at the Attorney Misfit Apple Tree
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Engaged in illegal practice in the Yukon while license suspended
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Illegally provide legal advice over the phone to a person in prison
As a direct consequence of his misconduct, the Patron Saints for Attorney Misfits sitting on the Upper Law Society Committee punished Danny by gifting him a complimentary reprimand.
As we speak (ca. March 2019), Danny practices at 5349 Montiverdi Place in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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