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The following notes below are a selection from our dealings with Adrian P. Bourke, a Ballina, Co. Mayo solicitor and ex-president of the Law Society.

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1. The Law Society made their decision of "inadequate professional services" against Solicitor Adrian P. Bourke in February 2007.

2. As part of their decision, all professional fees charged by Adrian P. Bourke were refunded to the estate.

3. Delays in paying taxes resulted in Adrian P. Bourke paying substantial penalties and interest to Revenue.

4. The Law Society sympathised with Adrian P. Bourke, their ex-president, in making their decision saying "due to your medical health, your financial loss suffered and the adverse publicity in this matter, the Committee would not make any further direction".

5. The Law Society did not ensure that the administration of the will was completed accurately and in full.

6. Serious errors were made by Adrian P. Bourke in his administration of the will, for example, a sum of money was due to be paid to the Parish Priest at the time of the person's death for masses. We received a receipt signed by the a different Parish Priest as a legacy. There was no mention of masses and the Parish Priest at the time of the person's death had retired. The person who died never knew the person who received the money and no evidence was produced to show the masses were said.

7. We stated this to Adrian P. Bourke at the time but naturally due to his incompetence, inability to process a simple will and long delays, the money was paid to the wrong priest.

8. The Law Society ignored this serious error in making their decision.