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Probate lawyer says he's out of money and trying to withdraw from cases of 800-plus clients

A probate lawyer in Tampa, Florida, who abruptly closed his law firm told a judge Friday that he’s been trying “as diligently as possible” to file withdrawal motions in cases for more than 800 clients.

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Hundreds of clients may have been impacted by closure of Tampa law firm, troubled attorney reveals in court

The full scope of problems facing a troubled Tampa probate lawyer came into focus Friday, when the attorney revealed in Pinellas County court more than 800 people may have been impacted by the closure of his law firm.

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