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On March 14, 2013, a Hearing Committee of the Benchers convened at the Law Society of Alberta office in Calgary to inquire into the conduct of Gary Hansen (the “Member”). On December 14, 2006, Ms. P.W. and Ms. A.DLC, a citizen of the Philippines, hired Mr. Hansen to deal with an immigration matter concerning Ms. A.DLC. Mr. Hansen successfully completed the immigration matter, assisting Ms. W and Ms. E.DLC in obtaining the labour market opinion and work permit required to bring Ms. E.DLC to Canada. In May 2008, Mr. Hansen sent a demand letter to the Cs concerning Ms. E.DLC’s claim for damages in the small claims matter (EX 3). In July 2008, the Cs lawyer replied to Mr. Hansen’s demand letter, and denied any liability on the part of the Cs. (EX 4).
**Dispute with his service of his client

Outcome: Having regard to the nature of the misconduct, the Hearing Panel ordered that Mr. Hansen be reprimanded, and that he be ordered to pay a fine of $7,500. A reprimand was delivered by the Chair at the conclusion of the hearing and is set out below.