A Well-Deserved Disbarment

An attorney who had misappropriated (that is to say, stole) insurance proceeds meant to pay for medical care of a severely injured client was disbarred by the New Jersey Supreme Court.

The client had been struck by a car traveling a 50 miles per hour while raking leaves.

The client’s family was forced to sue him after he delayed payment. The attorney also provided false documentation concerning his handling of the settlement proceeds.

This kind of situation is one where I would hope the bar’s client security trust fund would make the victim whole. with full interest. (Mike frisch)