Disbarred

Federal Trial Uncovers Alleged Multi-Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme by Disbarred California Lawyer

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Los Angeles, CA — In a significant turn of events in the criminal fraud trial involving former attorney Tom Girardi, federal prosecutors told a California federal jury Monday that Girardi deceitfully misused millions of dollars from his clients’ settlements. According to prosecutors, Girardi’s actions were part of an extensive Ponzi scheme that he orchestrated for several years. The trial, which has captured the attention of legal communities and the public alike, paints a starkly different picture of the man once revered as a high-power litigator. The prosecutor in the case vehemently detailed how Girardi repeatedly … Read more

Disbarred Lawyer Admits to Tax Evasion on $100 Million in Fees from Massive Tort Case

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Harrisburg, PA — A former attorney found himself on the wrong side of the law as he admitted to severe tax evasion charges on Wednesday in a Pennsylvania federal court. The disbarred lawyer pleaded guilty to not paying federal taxes on over $100 million in income accrued through legal fees. This significant sum was earned from his representation of approximately 4,300 plaintiffs involved in a major tort litigation. The case, which has attracted attention due to its scale and the high-profile nature of the financial misconduct, highlights a growing concern over ethical practices within the … Read more

Disbarred Lawyer Admits to Dodging Taxes on $100 Million Earnings in Federal Court

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Philadelphia, PA – A former attorney admitted to tax evasion charges in a Pennsylvania federal court on Wednesday, confessing to not paying federal income taxes on over $100 million earned from his legal practice. The disbarred lawyer, whose name has not been disclosed, entered a guilty plea to a single count of tax evasion, facing substantial penalties and prison time. The U.S. Attorney’s office in Pennsylvania stated that the attorney’s failure to pay taxes contributed to a significant loss of federal revenue. The case has drawn attention due to the large sum involved and the … Read more

North Carolina Lawyer Disbarred After Admitting to Misusing Over $55,000 of Firm’s Funds

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RALEIGH, N.C. — A former North Carolina lawyer, Michael Glenn Wilson, II, has been disbarred after investigations disclosed he misused at least $55,000 of funds from his law firm, Sigmon Clark Mackie Hanvey & Farrell, P.A., also known as Sigmon Clark. These events, which unfolded from March 2022 to January 2024, have raised serious questions about trust and accountability within legal practices. The North Carolina State Bar, responsible for licensing and regulating attorneys in the state, detailed in its proceedings that Wilson admitted to the misappropriation of these funds for personal benefit. This acknowledgment came … Read more