Monrovia, Liberia — Chief Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay Sr. has temporarily suspended Cllr. Peter King from practicing law in Liberia.
The suspension stems from a complaint filed by Mrs. Beatrice Swen alleging professional misconduct in connection with a conveyance transaction.
According to the Chief Justice’s office, Cllr. King was called numerous times but ignored the calls. This prompted the office to write to him on September 8, 2026. Given the nature and seriousness of the allegation, Chief Justice Gbeisay forwarded the complaint to the Grievance and Ethics Committee (GEC) for investigation and appropriate recommendations, in keeping with the applicable rules governing the professional conduct and discipline of lawyers.
Pending the investigation and determination of the matter, and to preserve the integrity of the disciplinary process and the administration of justice, Cllr. King’s license to practice law has been temporarily suspended effective immediately.
Accordingly, during the period of this temporary suspension, Cllr. King shall not appear as counsel before any court or tribunal within the Republic of Liberia, or otherwise engage in the practice of law, until further notice or appropriate determination of the matter.
The Chief Justice has ordered Cllr. King to cooperate fully with the Grievance and Ethics Committee, including all citations, notices or requests issued by the committee, so that the allegations may be investigated fairly and expeditiously and he may be afforded full opportunity to respond.
Cllr. Peter King is a licensed Liberian attorney who serves as an Attorney-at-Law for A.M.E. Zion University. He earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the prestigious Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law at the University of Liberia. Prior to that, he graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration from A.M.E. Zion University College.
In addition to providing legal representation, counsel, and contract drafting for A.M.E. Zion University, he previously worked as a staff attorney at the Abbidoe Law Office. Before fully transitioning into his legal career, he worked in corporate and institutional security, serving as the Head of Security for the UNICEF Liberia Country Office.
