Law society suspends Saskatoon lawyer's licence, says he's a risk to public
Dwayne Stonechild is believed to have improperly taken fees related to Indian Day School lawsuits
The Law Society of Saskatchewan has suspended Saskatoon lawyer Dwayne Stonechild's licence to practice law saying they believe he improperly collected fees related to Federal Indian Day School lawsuits.
The society published a notice March 11 saying it believes Stonechild "has taken fees without Court authorization and without Court approval as is required by the process."
The notice stated the allegations aren't yet proven, but said it would be an immediate risk to the public to allow Stonechild to continue practising law while the investigation occurred.
Stonechild did not respond to requests for an interview.
A spokesperson for the law society said Stonechild can request a review of the suspension, which would result in a hearing.
According to the notice of suspension, a lawyer with Hnatyshyn-Gough law firm is acting as trustee for Stonechild's legal practice.