A Southern California man who allegedly stole the identities of real lawyers and failed to turn over at least $25,000 in client awards is accused of repeatedly engaging in the unauthorized practice of law, the California Bar said Thursday.
Authorities allege Peter Shah, also known as Peter Sharokhi and Pedram Sharokhi, operated over a dozen legal businesses including Plaintiff Advocate Law Group, J&R Law Group, JR Law Group, Top Notch Law Group, Trillium Law Group, and Valley Accidents.
The bar said Shah stole licensed attorneys’ identities and forged lawyers’ and clients’ signatures on legal documents. Shah also allegedly lied to ...
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