Lyle Howe faces new restrictions from N.S. Barristers' Society

Halifax defence lawyer Lyle Howe is facing more legal problems from the Nova Scotia Barristers' Society.

The society imposed new restrictions on Howe's practice following a complaint it received in June.

The societyposted on its websitethaton June 16,"it came to the attention of the society that Mr. Howe may have breached restrictions or conditions" set out in the Complaints Investigation Committee'sSept.10,2015 order.

Three days later, the CIC convened a telephone conference call, followed by a hearing. Thenew restrictions followed that hearing.

The new restrictions include that Howe stay in a firm with at least two other lawyers and not employ or instruct an article clerk.

The societydid not say whatthe complaint was, or show thatHowehad violated previous conditions.

He currently works in the firm McCarthy Kuszelewski, which is headed by his wife Laura McCarthy and Halifax lawyer Ray Kuszelweski.

No more than 40 clients

The new restrictions also prevent Howe from handling a case in the Nova Scotia Supreme Court or the Court of Appeal unless he gets permission from the senior lawyer supervising his practice.

He's not to take on any cases from other lawyers outside his own firm.

Howe must meet with his practice supervisor at least once a week. He will be subject to spot checks in court at times to monitor his performance.

He's also prevented from handling more than 40 clients or files at one time.

Howe is in the midst of a disciplinary hearing before a committee of the society. The hearing started last fall and has met off and on over several weeks. It is to resume next week and there are dates set throughout the summer.