Lawyer who allegedly took $150,000 from imprisoned client a no-show at disciplinary hearing

Wellington lawyer Alwyn O'Connor was due to attend a Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal hearing to face misconduct charges. Photo / LinkedInWellington lawyer Alwyn O'Connor was due to attend a Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal hearing to face misconduct charges. Photo / LinkedInA lawyer accused of withdrawing $150,000 from his jailed client’s bank account failed to appear on charges of misconduct before the Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal today. A complaint by Wayne Coles, that O’Connor took almost $150,000 from his bank while he was in jail, formed the basis of the charge of misconduct. The Standards Committee alleged O’Connor withdrew funds from Coles’ account without permission and used it to pay the woman back in $1000 instalments.