(Photo: Shutterstock) Christopher Bertini allegedly filed lawsuits against insurance companies over roof damage claims on behalf of clients he'd never seen, instead using third parties to solicit business for the scheme. (Photo: Shutterstock)

A Galveston, Texas, attorney has been indicted on charges of insurance fraud, barratry and money laundering in connection with allegations that he improperly submitted roof hail damage claims to insurance companies on behalf of clients he'd never met.

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John Council

Senior reporter John Council is a native Texan who covers litigation and appellate courts in his home state. Contact him at [email protected]. On Twitter: @john_council