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Jul. 17, 2024

Tustin attorney faces disbarment over alleged $282M client fund misappropriation

Daniel Stephen March is accused of mishandling funds from an estimated 40,000 to 60,000 clients of the Litigation Practice Group who sought debt relief services.

Tustin attorney Daniel Stephen March is facing disbarment following allegations he bilked up to $282 million from tens of thousands of clients, the Office of the Chief Trial Counsel announced Tuesday.

"The level of March's misconduct and misappropriation of client funds is stunning," Chief Trial Counsel George Cardona said in a statement. "March completely betrayed his responsibilities as a lawyer and his sworn oath of service to his clients and to the professio...

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