Disciplinary Register
The Register of Disciplinary Action contains information about lawyers who have been disciplined
Disciplinary action may be taken by the Legal Profession Conduct Commissioner, the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal, the Supreme Court or in some cases, by their interstate equivalents.
Below you can search the Register by lawyer’s name and/or the disciplinary action taken, or view the entire Register.
A finding of Professional Misconduct, whether made by the Commissioner, the Tribunal or the Supreme Court, must be published on the Register.
A less serious finding of Unsatisfactory Professional Conduct may be included on the Register, at the discretion of the Commissioner.
Not all lawyers subject to disciplinary action prior to 1 July 2014 are listed on the Register. Only lawyers who have been struck-off (ie removed from practice), suspended from practice or placed under supervision for a period of time (and which was in effect as at 1 July 2014) are on the Register. Some information is not on the Register for older disciplinary actions.
Lawyers found guilty of misconduct in other jurisdictions may have their details published on an interstate disciplinary action register.
If a finding that is entered on the Register is appealed, then the fact of the appeal will also be noted on the Register. If the appeal, or indeed any review:
- results in the finding being quashed, then any reference to that disciplinary action must be removed from the Register;
- results in the finding being otherwise varied, then the Register will be amended appropriately.
The Commissioner has a discretion to remove information that was previously included on the Register. They can only do so where the information relates to relatively minor misconduct, and only if it has been at least 2 years since the later of:
- the inclusion of the information on the Register; and
- the fulfilment of the order or requirement to which the information relates.
Disclaimer: The Commissioner is required to maintain the Register of Disciplinary Action in accordance with the Act, Section 89C. While all reasonable care is taken to make sure the information on the Register is correct and up-to-date, the Commissioner is not liable for any loss or damage that may result from reliance on the Register or from any error or deficiency in the Register. The Commissioner also has certain specific protections from liability under section 89F of the Act.
| Date of decision | Full name | Decision | Disciplinary action taken | |
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| 2025 | Madalena Vellotti | Professional Misconduct | Multiple Disciplinary Action | |
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Full name
Madalena Vellotti
Business address *
3/88 Melbourne Street, North Adelaide SA 5006
Date(s) of admission
10 September 2012
Jurisdiction(s) of admission
Home jurisdiction *
South Australia
Substance of Conduct Matter
Failure to and delay in paying legal fees to another legal practitioner pursuant to an authority and undertaking.
Decision
Professional Misconduct
Date of decision
04 December 2025
Disciplinary action taken
Notes
Fine amount $3,000.00
Specific payment of interest $2,700.00
Regulatory authority
Legal Profession Conduct Commissioner
Appeal
Decision or order
Decision not published
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| 2025 | Serina Iolanda Pace | Unsatisfactory Professional Conduct | Multiple Disciplinary Action | |
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Full name
Serina Iolanda Pace
Business address *
Tenancy 2, 400 King William Street, Adelaide SA 5000
Date(s) of admission
04 March 1996
Jurisdiction(s) of admission
Home jurisdiction *
South Australia
Substance of Conduct Matter
Between January 2024 and October 2024, failure to ensure the legal firm’s compliance with Trust Accounting obligations and failure to provide adequate supervision of internal trust accounting processes to satisfy herself that trust obligations were being met.
Decision
Unsatisfactory Professional Conduct
Date of decision
21 November 2025
Disciplinary action taken
Notes
Fine amount $2,000.00.
Regulatory authority
Legal Profession Conduct Commissioner
Appeal
Decision or order
Decision not published
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| 2025 | Brenton John Miegel | Professional Misconduct | Multiple Disciplinary Action | |
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Full name
Brenton John Miegel
Business address *
4 Elizabeth Street, Tanunda SA 5352
Date(s) of admission
04 December 1978
Jurisdiction(s) of admission
Home jurisdiction *
South Australia
Substance of Conduct Matter
Delayed administering a deceased estate for 10 years which diminished the public’s confidence in the administration of justice and brought the profession into disrepute. Failed to respond adequately and in a timely manner to the Complainant and his legal representatives. Failed to competently, promptly and diligently deliver legal services to the deceased estate. Failed to respond to a Schedule 4 Notice served pursuant to clause 4(1) of Schedule 4 of the Legal Practitioners Act 1981.
Decision
Professional Misconduct
Date of decision
31 October 2025
Disciplinary action taken
Notes
Regulatory authority
Legal Profession Conduct Commissioner
Appeal
Decision or order
Decision not published
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| 2025 | Timothy James Heffernan | Professional Misconduct | Reprimand | |
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Full name
Timothy James Heffernan
Business address *
(Last known) 241-259 Victoria Square, ADELAIDE SA 5000
Date(s) of admission
17 December 1990
Jurisdiction(s) of admission
Home jurisdiction *
South Australia
Substance of Conduct Matter
Inappropriate personal conduct of a sexually harassing nature directed to female colleagues at a work social function whilst under the influence of prescription medication and alcohol.
Decision
Professional Misconduct
Date of decision
30 October 2025
Disciplinary action taken
Notes
Regulatory authority
Legal Profession Conduct Commissioner
Appeal
Decision or order
Decision not published
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| 2025 | Anna Katarzyna Jones | Unsatisfactory Professional Conduct | Multiple Disciplinary Action | |
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Full name
Anna Katarzyna Jones
Business address *
34 Cadell Street GOOLWA SA 5214
Date(s) of admission
09 February 2009
Jurisdiction(s) of admission
Home jurisdiction *
South Australia
Substance of Conduct Matter
Breached the following South Australian Legal Practitioners Conduct Rules (Rules):
1. to act in the best interest of a client - Rule 4.1.1;
2. to deliver legal services competently, diligently and as promptly as reasonably possible – Rule 4.1.3; and
3. to follow a client’s lawful, proper and competent instructions – Rule 8.1.
Decision
Unsatisfactory Professional Conduct
Date of decision
23 September 2025
Disciplinary action taken
Notes
Fine amount $4,000.00.
Regulatory authority
Legal Profession Conduct Commissioner
Appeal
Decision or order
Decision not published
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