MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCSC) — A Lowcountry personal injury attorney allegedly stole more than $1.5 million from his clients and law firm.
Former attorney William Christopher Swett agreed to plead guilty to four counts of wire fraud and four counts of money laundering, according to plea documents. Swett faces up to 20 years in federal prison.
Swett worked as a personal injury attorney and represented clients in civil claims following injury, death and other losses. His practice mainly focused on asbestos and mesothelioma litigation…