Discipline
Jul. 14, 2000
Direct Client Funds Right Into Trust Accounts
Funds must go into a trust account if any portion may belong to a client.
One of the most frequent and serious problems attorneys have with the State Bar involves the client trust account under Rule of Professional Conduct 4-100. This ethics area comes close to a "strict liability" standard and involves harsh discipline. A violation can occur if improper funds are...
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