The Law Society of Ontario is seeking licence restrictions
An Ontario Superior Court judge has ordered a Brockville lawyer to transfer client trust funds and barred him from accessing an elderly client’s investment accounts, citing concerns about his conduct.
In a written decision, Justice J. Muszynski says Clinton Culic, attorney for property for an 84-year-old man with vascular dementia, arranged transactions that raised red flags for the court.
The judge notes that about $405,000 from the sale of the client’s home was placed in Culic’s trust account, and that a proposed private loan at 12 per cent interest was never clearly documented or secured. The ruling also says Culic did not disclose he was the borrower.
Muszynski says the court has serious concerns and approved an interim order transferring the remaining trust funds and restricting Culic’s access to accounts.
The Law Society of Ontario is seeking licence restrictions. The allegations have not been proven.
Veritasa Law says he followed protocols and declined comment.
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