Estate Lawyer Disbarred After Dipping Into Client Funds
Briefly

James F. McAleer, a disbarred Rhode Island attorney, has been arrested for unlawfully appropriating over $400,000 from clients, illustrating the serious consequences of legal misconduct.
No clients will have to worry about McAleer misusing their funds now that he has been disbarred, a necessary step taken by Rhode Island's Supreme Court.
It is both shocking and regrettable that an attorney who has dedicated their life to the law would risk their career over such a significant amount.
While we do not condone any attorney misappropriating funds, McAleer’s risk highlights a baffling decision—losing your career for over $400,000 is certainly excessive.
Read at Above the Law
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