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Escambia Attorney Arrested
March 3, 2017
An Escambia County attorney has been arrested.
State Attorney Bill Eddins said James C. Corrigan was charged with racketeering and grand theft. The warrant was issued by an Escambia County judge based on an investigation by the State Attorney Office of a complaint filed by The Florida Bar following an audit Corrigan’s trust account.
Corrigan, who does business as James M. Corrigan, PA, represents clients in personal injury and medical malpractice cases. According to the warrant and supporting documents, Corrigan engaged in a multi-year, complex, continuous scheme in which he misapplied and misappropriated hundreds of thousands of dollars of his clients’ funds.
The Office of State Attorney will continue the investigation and anyone with information should contact investigator Taylor Wells at (850) 595-4200.
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3 Responses to “Escambia Attorney Arrested”
Hmmm looks like he’s going to need a lawyer…and A. Alex that’s funny!
Just one?
Federal prison, here I come!