Yesterday a federal judge in Boston sentenced Patrick J. Dolan, 60, of North Attleboro and Haverhill, to 39 months in prison for defrauding two of his clients of over $2 million.
Dolan’s prison sentenced will be followed by two years of probation.
Additionally, the judge ordered Dolan to pay $2,022,833 in restitution as well as $2,087,372.55 money judgment.
According to the U.S. District Attorney’ Office,
Between November 2018 and November 2024, Dolan devised a scheme to defraud his clients and other individuals who entrusted Dolan to maintain funds in accounts he controlled for their benefit. Specifically, Dolan stole over $2 million that he was holding in escrow pending the outcome of a family trust lawsuit in which Dolan represented one of the parties. Dolan used the stolen funds for himself and his family members, including by making transfers to shell companies, using funds to make mortgage, tuition and student loan payments as well as using funds to pay for personal items and services.
Additionally,
Dolan stole at least $87,500 from a supplemental needs trust that Dolan established for another client and used those funds to make a down payment towards the purchase of real property located in Haverhill, where Dolan subsequently resided with his family. Dolan also made false statements to his clients and others regarding the stolen funds, falsified bank statements and falsified accounting records.
Charges entered against Dolan in July 2025.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Kristina E. Barclay.