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Southern California Attorney Accused of Misusing Millions in Client Fees

The Tustin lawyer specializing in debt resolution allegedly failed to keep advanced fees in a trust account. He is facing disbarment.
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Southern California Attorney Accused of Misusing Millions in Client Fees
The Orange County Central Justice Center in Santa Ana, Calif., on Sept. 18, 2020. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
Jill McLaughlin
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A Southern California attorney faces disbarment after the California State Bar filed disciplinary charges against him alleging he misappropriated up to $282 million in client fees from up to 60,000 clients.

The State Bar placed Tustin attorney Daniel Stephen March on involuntary inactive status July 16 and he is no longer eligible to practice law in California, according to the State Bar’s website.
Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.