The President of the Bar Association of St. Lucia, Ramon Ravineau, has confirmed that a group of attorneys is scheduled to answer disciplinary matters on February 13, marking the first batch of cases to be brought forward under a new disciplinary framework established by the Bar Association of Saint Lucia and finalized in 2024.
Speaking with Saint Lucia Daily Post, Ravineau addressed public discussion surrounding the publication of attorneys’ names but made it clear that he would not comment on the specific details of any of the matters currently before the Disciplinary Committee or the court.
He explained that the disciplinary process is initiated strictly through formal complaints lodged by clients, arising from the lawyer–client relationship, and not through any internal or arbitrary action by the Bar Association.
The attorneys listed to answer disciplinary cases are: Alfred Alcide, Camillus Wayne Harrow, Cyprian Lansiquot, Eva St. Helene, Jeannot Walters, Marius Wilson, Martinus Francois, Danny Francis, and Sandy John. The names have been published in the January 26th, 2026 issue of the Saint Lucia Gazette.
Ravineau outlined that once a complaint is filed, the Disciplinary Committee first determines whether there is a case to answer. Where no basis is established such as where there is no professional relationship or the issue does not relate to an attorney’s ethical duties, the matter is dismissed at that stage. If a prima facie case is found, the complaint is served on the attorney, who is given 28 days to respond, after which a hearing is scheduled.
He emphasized that the examples of complaints such as failure to perform paid legal work, misuse of client funds, or inappropriate conduct were offered only to explain how the disciplinary process generally operates, and do not necessarily reflect or describe any of the matters currently scheduled for hearing.
Ravineau stressed that while there is a list of attorneys scheduled to appear, no findings have been made against any of them. The February 13 hearing represents the first use of the Bar Association’s new framework allowing matters to be escalated from the Disciplinary Committee to the High Court, either because the alleged conduct may warrant sanctions beyond the committee’s powers or because enforcement of a prior order is required.
He further clarified that the Disciplinary Committee may issue reprimands, order the repayment of funds, or make other disciplinary orders within its remit, but cannot suspend or disbar an attorney, as those powers rest solely with the High Court.
Ravineau also confirmed that notice of the February 13 proceedings was published in the Gazette, which brought the matters into the public domain. He has, however, cautioned against speculation and underscored that due process must be allowed to run its course as the cases proceed before the court.
Individuals who wish to file a formal complaint against an attorney can do so at the Bar office at La Place Carenage.
