Detroit Attorney Disbarred for Misappropriating Wrongful-Death Settlement Funds
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What happened
A Michigan attorney was disbarred effective October 1, 2026, and ordered to pay $659,821.44 in restitution, along with $1,446.14 in costs. The attorney pleaded no contest to misappropriating and failing to distribute court-ordered shares from a wrongful-death settlement intended for Tabatha Kerr’s family.
From clickondetroit.com
Why it matters
The ruling addresses a failure of financial integrity within the legal profession in Detroit. The conduct was described as contrary to justice, ethics, honesty, or good morals.
From clickondetroit.com
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Michigan
state of the United States of America
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Detroit
city in and county seat of Wayne County, and largest city in State of Michigan, United States