Funds awarded to clients of deceased Trumbull Co. lawyer

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Supreme Court’s Board of Commissioners of the Clients’ Security Fund has awarded $800 to two former clients of deceased Trumbull County attorney Charles I. Swartz.

The board found that Swartz received funds for legal services that he failed to provide before his death May 28, 2007.

The CSF was created in 1985 by the Supreme Court to reimburse victims of attorney theft, embezzlement or misappropriation. The CSF is funded by registration fees paid by every Ohio attorney.

Law clients who believe they have sustained financial losses resulting from attorney theft, embezzlement or misappropriation should contact the CSF by calling toll-free in Ohio at (800) 231-1680.