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Disgraced lawyer's appeal struck out

Disgraced lawyer Barry Hart has had his appeal against being declared bankrupt struck out, partly because he was not able to pay nearly $6000 security of costs for the hearing.

Barry Hart's fall from grace

Lawyer Barry Hart's overcharging of a "vulnerable'' family by $20,000 - and his refusal to repay the money - has helped end his 46-year career.

Law Society fast tracks complaints

Law society rebuffed

A lawyer has won a case against the New Zealand Law Society after it failed to correctly process his 86 complaints.

Ex-SFO lawyer's fall from grace

The former high-flying barrister was one of a select few to be honoured with a Queen's Diamond Jubilee SPCA Volunteer Medal at the Government House ceremony, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to animal cruelty prevention.

NZer of the Year Finalist 2012: Helen Winkelmann

Complaint over lawyer's treatment

The New Zealand Law Society is investigating a complaint over the way a former top barrister and prosecutor was treated in the Auckland District Court this week.

Disgraced lawyer was 'vague and evasive', court told

Disgraced lawyer Barry Hart was "vague and evasive" when it came to discussing his fees that included a $1000 an hour charge-out rate, a court has heard.

Lawyer misses own tribunal

Disgraced lawyer Barry Hart is back at the High Court today in a bid to save his 46-year career.

Donna Hall's bid to have charge dismissed rejected

Prominent lawyer faces charges she acted for the vendor, purchaser and lender in a land deal.

Lawyer Donna Hall appears before court

Lawyer Donna Hall accused of misleading clients

High profile lawyer's disciplinary hearing postponed

Career 12: Career conversion

Prominent Auckland barrister keeps his name secret

Criminal barrister facing serious drug charges

Brazen overseas scammers trying to fleece NZ lawyers

What's at stake in surveillance-law wrangle