Andrew MacLean Morrison has had his practising certificate suspended for six months. (File photo)A senior Wellington lawyer has been suspended from practising for six months for tampering with a legal document. Andrew MacLean Morrison was found guilty of misconduct, the New Zealand Law Society has confirmed. READ MORE:* High-flying lawyer Marc Cropper suspended for three months* Lawyer suspended after faking sickness to avoid court hearing* Hamilton lawyer suspended for four months* Christchurch lawyer suspended for 'unsatisfactory conduct'The tribunal has also suspended Dunedin barrister Simon Nicholas Claver from practising as a lawyer for 12 months from March 1, 2019. "When a lawyer is suspended or disciplined, the reputation of all members of the profession is threatened.

Source: Stuff April 02, 2019 01:33 UTC