Financial – Fraud

Question from Online Bar Application:

Have you ever been investigated for, or accused of fraud, commingling, withholding or misusing funds, or any other charges involving the handling of funds?

Instruction from Online Bar Application:

If you answer "Yes" to this question, you must provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances including the date, location and charges or allegations leveled against you with regard to the use or handling of funds and the resolution of those allegations. Please include the name, address, telephone number, fax number of any investigating authority, and the name, address, phone number and fax number of any person or organization named as the wronged party. Please provide a separate explanation for each incident of fraud. Additionally, you must send the Board office copies of any written documents that were generated as a result of any fraud investigation regarding the allegations or disposition, including but not limited to settlement documents, civil releases, etc.