The decision
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Decision maker | Legal Complaints Review Officer |
| Citation | LCRO 38/2019 and 151/2019 |
| Parties | Yuri Lukas v ZE |
| Decided | 30 January 2020 |
| Immigration lawyer | Yuri Lukas, Antaris Limited |
What the decision found
The Legal Complaints Review Officer confirmed a Standards Committee's finding of unsatisfactory conduct against Yuri Lukas in a work visa matter, and all of its orders: censure, a fine of $1,500, compensation of $930, cancellation and refund of his fees, and costs of $1,200. The review also confirmed the Committee's direction that his name be published.
The published summary
“Complaint / Committee found unsatisfactory conduct / immigration application / complaint lawyer did not act in a timely manner, charged fees that were more than fair and reasonable, and that their practice did not preserve the reputation of the legal profession / fee complaint / client overpaid invoice / Committee ordered publication of name / Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008, rule 3 / rule 9 / HELD / instructing solicitor does not appear to have been involved in relationship between client and lawyer / Standards Committee directed to investigate instructing solicitor and overpayment of invoice issue / section 209(1) / lawyer achieved nothing of value for client / publication order confirmed / Committee’s decision confirmed / section 211(1)(a). (See also minute dated 30 October 2019)”
The immigration lawyer in this decision
This decision concerns Yuri Lukas, listed in this directory as an immigration lawyer at Antaris Limited. A historical finding is not a statement about current standing: the Law Society register shows whether Yuri Lukas holds a current practising certificate.
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