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Bogus Solicitor Convicted.

Wed, May 09, 2001

Source: The Law Society

The Law Society claim another success in their clampdown on bogus solicitors.

 

The Law Society recently claimed another success in its crackdown on bogus solicitors.

South Western Magistrates Court, South West London, fined James Joseph for using a fake letterhead printed with the name of a fake solicitor’s firm.

James Joseph of Wandsworth was convicted on three counts of pretending to be a solicitor, contrary to section 21 of the Solicitors Act 1974.

Joseph had concocted a letterhead with the bogus firm, "James Joseph & Co Solicitors" of Cicada Road, Wandsworth, London SW18. Joseph is not and has never been a solicitor, nor is the solicitors firm real.

The Law Society was alerted by a multi-media company based at Elstree who had received letters from him.

Joseph was fined £750 on each count and was ordered to pay £1,000 towards costs, totalling £3,250.

Law Society President, Michael Napier, said: "This successful prosecution by the Law Society highlights how important the work of our investigation team is, to ensure the public and businesses are protected from bogus solicitors."