A Houston-based personal injury attorney and his former office manager have recently been indicted due to their alleged involvement in a fraudulent scheme that cost clients an estimated $2.4 million. According to a statement by the
U.S. Justice Department (DOJ), Clyde J. Moore, the legal professional in question, and former office manager Mark A. Broussard not only participated but potentially orchestrated the complex case of fraud.
The indictment alleges that the fraudulent actions took place between 2012 and 2021. Moore, together with Broussard and several other employees, is reported to have misrepresented the cost of medical expenses associated with their clients’ cases. This tactic apparently convinced clients that the law firm was dispersing larger amounts to medical providers than it actually did, subsequently reducing the portion of the settlement funds the clients received.
Moreover, it is claimed that Moore utilized the proceeds to fund personal luxuries. Further reporting on this matter can be found at
Bloomberg Law.
Attempts to reach Moore’s legal representatives for comments haven’t been successful so far. This case serves as a sobering reminder to legal professionals about the unequivocal significance of ethical conduct in legal practice, and the catastrophic consequences that can follow any deviation.