Additional New Hampshire Indictments Announced Against Disbarred Attorney Thomas Walsh

June 25, 2007 -- New Hampshire Attorney General Kelly A. Ayotte announces the issuance of seven additional indictments against Thomas Walsh of Manchester by the June session of the Hillsborough County Grand Jury. Walsh had been indicted on four related felonies in February 2007. The indictments are the result of a continued investigation by the Attorney General’s Office. Walsh previously practiced as an attorney in Manchester, but has been disbarred.

The Forgery indictments charge that between 2001 and 2004, Walsh presented fraudulent mortgage documents along with other fraudulent documents that purported to grant power of attorney to Walsh from a former client. The fraudulent mortgages represented claims against the former clients’ real estate. One indictment for Fraudulent Handling of Recordable Writings charges that Walsh falsified information in a mortgage deed.

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Four indictments charge Walsh with Theft by Deception for unlawfully receiving a total of $157,500.00 from the proceeds of the fraudulent mortgages.

The investigation is ongoing. Attorney General Kelly A. Ayotte stated, “Unlawful conduct by attorneys erodes the trust that citizens expect and need from the profession. Any allegations of unlawful conduct by attorneys will be investigated and prosecuted by this office to preserve that important trust.”

The Hillsborough County Superior Court in Manchester will schedule arraignment on these indictments.

Source: New Hampshire Attorney General