Ontario Association of Architects Complaint Misconduct Lawyer
The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) addresses complaints and reports against Architects from members of the public. Complaints and Reports against Architects can be submitted by any member of the public. If you are the subject of a complaint to the Ontario Association of Architects, you will be notified of that complaint and you will be given the opportunity to respond.
The lawyers at Damien Frost & Associates LLP have experience representing architects and providing responses to complaints to the OAA on architects’ behalf. If is important to have a lawyer represent you to ensure that your response is effective and ensures the best possible outcome for your matter.
Ontario Association of Architects Investigations
The Ontario Association of Architects has the power to investigate if they have reason to believe that an architect has committed an act of professional misconduct. An architect licensed by the Ontario Association of Architects has an obligation to cooperate with an OAA investigation.
A lawyer will advise you of your rights and obligations if you are the subject of an investigation. A lawyer acting on your behalf will also communication with the Ontario Association of Architects in order to ensure that your rights and interests are protected during the course of any investigation.
It is imperative to have legal assistance if you are the subject of a complaint or investigation. OAA Investigators can request information and documentation from you and can ask for you to attend an interview in person or provide written responses to questions. Investigators can also attend at your practice to gather documentation and speak to staff in your office. If you are under investigation, you should seek legal assistance.
Discipline Hearings at the Ontario Association of Architects
If your matter is going to be the subject of a Disciplinary Hearing, you will receive a Notice of Hearing from a lawyer for the Ontario Association of Architects. A Discipline Hearing is very similar to a trial and just like any other trial, you should have legal representation. Disciplinary proceedings are conducted under the Architect’s Act, which grants the OAA authority to assess professional misconduct and impose sanctions.
A Discipline Hearing at the Ontario Association of Architects includes legal arguments and testimony from witnesses. Disciplinary matters at the Ontario Association of Architects are heard by a panel, who has the power to decide on the outcome of the hearing.
A disciplinary matter may also be resolved in advance of a hearing. An experienced lawyer representing you will negotiate a resolution on your behalf in order to ensure that you receive the best possible outcome.
Discipline Hearings at the Ontario Association of Architects are generally open to the public. The Ontario Association of Architects has the power to revoke your licence, suspend, revoke and/or place terms and conditions on your licence. The Ontario Association of Architects can also ask for you to pay the costs of their investigation and prosecution of your matter.
The outcome of a Discipline Hearing will be posted on the public register on the Ontario Association of Architects website and may be published in other OAA publications.
Contact Our Ontario Association of Architects Defence Lawyer
If you have received a Notice of Hearing from the Ontario Association of Architects, contact the lawyers at Damien Frost & Associates LLP. Our team defends architects with the knowledge needed to protect your profession and ensure the process leads to a fair and just outcome.
