ABA Journal
2 months agoFormer Texas lawyer accused of bilking clients for at least $20M is sentenced for 'Ponzi-type scheme'
Former lawyer Christopher John Pettit sentenced to 50 years in prison for a 'Ponzi-type scheme' involving clients' money.
Clients lost $20-65 million in the scheme where Pettit used their money to pay off other debts and support his lavish lifestyle. [ more ]