The Law Society of British Columbia imposed a $10,000 fine and costs for misconduct in a divorce matter.

The allegations

During a break in court proceedings on May 30, 2019, the Respondent approached SB in the absence of her counsel, while SB was seated in a waiting area, and suggested to SB that a particular piece of property should receive a certain valuation.  SB responded that the Respondent should discuss the matter with her counsel.  The Respondent then walked away.

And

During another break in court proceedings on May 30, 2019, the Respondent approached SB and her counsel’s junior associate in a waiting area with the intention of providing documents to SB.  SB’s adult son, MH, was also present.  MH indicated that the documents were not the correct ones, to which the Respondent replied to MH, “What the fuck do you know?”.  The Respondent then walked away.