Disbarred Massachusetts Attorney Convicted Of Stealing $1.2 Million From Clients

WPRI-TV Channel 12 in Providence, Rhode Island reports that Gerard Battista, a disbarred Marshfield attorney was convicted of stealing more than $1 million from his own clients. He was also accused of keeping $200,000 in proceeds from a client's real estate sale, and only paid it back after he was sued. For more, see:

• Massachusetts Attorney General Press Release - Marshfield Attorney Convicted, Sentenced To State Prison On Charges He Stole More Than $1 Million From Clients,
• Attorney convicted of stealing $1.2 million from clients.