ORANGE COUNTY, Florida — 9 Investigates has learned the attorney representing the family of Florida A&M University hazing victim Robert Champion is facing a serious complaint by the Florida Bar Association.
Attorney Christopher Chestnut is accused of lying to the court, having runners solicit grieving victims at funerals and charging excessive fees.
Channel 9's Lori Brown learned that the complaint could have serious ramifications.
Chestnut's website boasts that his is a multimillion-dollar law firm that represents clients around the United States. The site says he has been acknowledged by President Barack Obama as a national emerging leader.
One of Chestnut's high-profile cases involved representing the family of Champion in a civil case against FAMU.
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