Trust Account Theft--90 Day Suspension
Last Post 25 Mar 2008 07:30 PM by Wow *. 2 Replies.
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21 Mar 2008 08:35 PM
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"Longtime lawyer Charles Jay Zuckerman said he has had it with private practice after a unanimous Court of Appeals on Monday suspended him a second time for mismanaging his client trust account, from which two successive paralegals stole more than $300,000 in all."

"The top court, in its suspension order, said Zuckerman could apply for reinstatement in 90 days — triple the waiting period imposed in 2005, when he was sanctioned after being defrauded of $144,000 by the first paralegal."

Full article here:

http://www.mddailyrecord.com/articl...&type=UTTM


Wow. In North Carolina, the first incident would have resulted in permanent disbarment.

I'm curious how such things are handled in other jurisdictions. Please tell how it is in your state (or equivalent).


Wendy Kimbel, ACP, NCCP<br>Paralegal Assistance, Inc.<br>105 E. Center St., Ste. C<br>Mebane, NC 27302<br>Phone: 919-967-4495<br>Fax: 919-304-0743
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23 Mar 2008 05:55 PM
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I have heard of employers getting ripped off by employees. It's pretty sad. However, the client's interests are definitely compromised.

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25 Mar 2008 07:30 PM
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Wow! That won't happen in California. You misappropriate client's funds, you are out! Period. No excuse.
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