Boston lawyer accused of defrauding clients of more than $2 million, says US Attorney
Briefly

Patrick J. Dolan, a lawyer from Boston, is facing charges for allegedly stealing over $2 million from clients. He has been charged with four counts of wire fraud and has agreed to plead guilty. The theft reportedly occurred between November 2018 and November 2024 and involved funds related to a family trust dispute. Dolan allegedly spent the stolen money on personal expenses and falsified records to conceal the crime. Dolan could face a lengthy prison sentence and significant fines if convicted.
Patrick J. Dolan has been charged with four counts of wire fraud, allegedly stealing over $2 million from clients between November 2018 and November 2024. He agreed to plead guilty.
Investigators allege that Dolan misappropriated funds from a family trust dispute, using the stolen money for personal expenses, including mortgage payments and tuition.
Authorities claim Dolan misused at least $87,500 from a special needs trust for a down payment on a home, where he lived with his family.
If convicted, Dolan could face up to 20 years in prison and substantial fines for each count of wire fraud.
Read at Boston.com
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