Vanessa Cantley In The News: Discusses Legal And Ethical Problems Facing Local Attorney
BCCN partner, Vanessa Cantley, was in the news this week when WAVE-3 asked her to comment on the legal and ethical problems facing local attorney, Michael Wade. Wade was recently arrested and charged with trafficking illegal drugs and other contraband to an inmate and police are reporting that stolen items were found in his vehicle. In addition, one of Wade's personal injury clients has alleged that he deposited her settlement check into his personal account and has refused to tender her portion of the settlement.
Vanessa comments: "Supreme Court Rule 3.130 states that attorneys are not permitted to co-mingle client funds with personal funds and, of course, are not permitted to withhold client funds from them unless the funds are rightfully owed to a third party with a valid lien (such as a health insurer, Medicare or Medicaid). In addition to criminal charges, Wade likely will face disciplinary proceedings by the Kentucky Bar Association, which governs attorney conduct in the Commonwealth."
To watch the WAVE-3 story, click here: http://www.wave3.com/story/14952811/jailed-attorney-faces-more-charges-in-louisville
