By Prior Beharry
PROMINENT senior counsel Lynette Maharaj passes away in London on Monday.
She was the wife of Ramesh Lawrence Maharaj, SC, a former attorney general of Trinidad and Tobago.
In extending its condolences the Law Association of Trinidad and Tobago stated that Maharaj was admitted to practice on August 1, 1971 and was awarded Silk in 1998.
She, therefore, served as an attorney in T&T for 50years.
Her areas of practice included general litigation, commercial law, family law, conveyancing, probate, corporate law and public and administrative law.
A statement from her office read: “Beloved wife of Ramesh Lawrence Maharaj, dedicated and loving mother of Kavita, Sushma and Ramesh Jr., grandmother of Olivia, Zara, Lawrence and Carlo and mother-in-law of Alexandra and Carl.
“Beloved daughter of Ajodha and Dorothy Parsad, and sister of Joan, Jean, Krishna, Nita, Judy and Shastri.
“A private in-person family funeral service will be held in London on a date to be announced.
“The funeral service will be streamed live via video link to give Lynette’s many family members, friends and colleagues the chance to pay their respects.
“No flowers by request.
“Lynette’s life was devoted to her husband and children, her family and to helping people through her practice of law. An indomitable woman who will be greatly missed.
“She was the Founder and Owner of Daltons Law Firm. A brilliant legal mind, over the last 50 years, she distinguished herself as one of Trinidad and Tobago’s top lawyers. She is one of the country’s few women to achieve the honour of Senior Counsel.
“She was not only respected by her peers for her impressive knowledge, experience and skill in the law, but she was also dearly loved by them. She garnered a reputation across the entire legal industry for her integrity, honesty and fairness.”
It stated that details of a memorial service will be announced at a later date.
