Disbarred Attorney Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion on Multimillion-Dollar Litigation Earnings
New York — A former attorney has pleaded guilty to charges of evading taxes on millions of dollars in income derived from mass tort litigation fees, officials said Tuesday. The disgraced lawyer, who had once been a prominent figure within the circles of high-stakes litigation, admitted to concealing approximately $3 million in fee income to avoid paying federal income taxes. The case highlights ongoing concerns about financial misconduct in the legal profession. The U.S. Attorney’s Office emphasized that the integrity of the legal system depends critically on the ethical conduct of its practitioners. According to … Read more