Attorney Orson Elrington Fined $15,000 by General Legal Council 

Attorney Orson Elrington has been ordered to pay a fine of fifteen thousand dollars by the General Legal Council (GLC). Of that amount, five thousand dollars will be paid to Pastor Dozie. Elrington is instructed to pay the fine by August 30th, 2024.

Elrington was also ordered to pay forty-six thousand dollars, five hundred and eighty-eight dollars, to Pastor Dozie on or before the close of business on July 19, 2024. If Elrington does not pay the fine or the amount due to Pastor Dozie on the due dates, he will be suspended from practising law until payment in full is made.

On April 19th, the General Legal Council found attorney Elrington guilty of grave professional misconduct for breaching rules 4, 14, and 22.

The case arose from a complaint by Pastor Dozie, who alleged that Elrington settled a claim without his consent. Dozie provided evidence, including original documents and WhatsApp conversations, while Elrington failed to produce original engagement letters and relied on a paralegal for client communication. The Council found discrepancies in Elrington’s testimony and referred the case to the police for further investigation.

Dozie had retained Elrington in 2023 to file a claim against the Social Security Board for denying his application for a survivor’s grant. Elrington negotiated a settlement of $46,588 but did not pay any portion to Dozie. Elrington claimed Dozie did not provide bank account details, but Dozie confirmed he never approved the settlement terms and did not give banking details.

The Council found inconsistencies in Elrington’s documentation, noting that signatures on the alleged second engagement letter appeared identical to the first, suggesting possible forgery. This raised concerns about Elrington’s credibility and conduct as an attorney.

News Five has reached out to Elrington for comment.