A Detroit-area personal injury attorney known for his 855-CAR-HIT-U billboards has been convicted for tax fraud for failing to report over $2.6 million in income. He concealed the funds by placing them in undisclosed Interest on Lawyer’s Trust Accounts, which are used to hold funds on behalf of clients. He failed to disclose these accounts to the Michigan State Bar Foundation and his tax return preparer. He’s facing prison time plus penalties for each count.
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