Pennsylvania Lawyer Allegedly Drains $156,781 From Two Clients, Leaving 76-Year-Old’s Bank Account With $26

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By Dextape Desk · October 31, 2026

Bucks County prosecutors have filed felony charges against Andrew C. Neville, a 40-year-old lawyer from Pennsauken, New Jersey, accused of taking more than $156,000 from two clients. One was a 76-year-old man whose bank balance fell to $26.21. Neville, who owned Neville Law PLLC, is now suspended. Prosecutors say Neville took on a deceased woman's estate in October 2024, and then allegedly made 46 unauthorized withdrawals and transfers worth $113,150 from January to May 2025, some of it covering rent for his office and home. A second client who had given him power of attorney saw 26 unauthorized transactions, totaling $43,631.78. Neville reportedly admitted the thefts, citing medical problems and addiction. He was arraigned October 23 with bail set at $250,000, and none of the money has been returned.

Why it matters: The case shows how a lawyer's control over client and estate accounts can lead to losses, underscoring the risk when people entrust assets to intermediaries.

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