RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The North Carolina Bar Association is moving to block an attorney from Raleigh from handling client funds after allegations of embezzlement and elder exploitation.

The organization filed a temporary restraining order petition, asking the court to prevent Korey Kiger, 36, from accessing accounts or serving in any fiduciary capacity, as well as turn over all client records and reports.

Kiger is facing 15 charges in Durham and Johnson Counties, alleging he pocketed more than $1.5 million from his clients and law firm.

One of those clients, Kris Woodard, said she paid Kiger $3,500 around Labor Day to help with her mother’s divorce, but then he stopped returning her calls and emails.

"It's just very frustrating, especially since he knew my mom has cancer and he sat th

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