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Boston Lawyer Charged With Stealing Over $2 Million
BOSTON – In a shocking turn of events, a Boston lawyer has been charged with allegedly defrauding two of his clients out of over $2 million.
Patrick J. Dolan, 60, of North Attleboro and Haverhill, was charged with four counts of wire fraud. Dolan will make an initial appearance in federal court at a later date.
According to the charging documents, between November 2018 and November 2024, Dolan devised a scheme to defraud his clients and other individuals who entrusted Dolan to maintain funds in accounts he controlled for their benefit.
Specifically, it is alleged that Dolan stole over $2 million that he was holding in escrow pending the outcome of a family trust lawsuit in which Dolan represented one of the parties.
Dolan allegedly used the stolen funds for himself and his family members, including by making transfers to accounts held in the names of family members or shell companies.
He also used the funds to make mortgage, tuition and student loan payments, and to pay for personal items and services, according to the charging documents.
The charge of wire fraud provides for a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of $250,000.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Kristina E. Barclay of the Public Corruption & Special Prosecutions unit is prosecuting the case.
The details contained in the charging document are allegations, and the defendant is presumed to be innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in the court of law.
Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Category: White Collar Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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