No matter how large or small, almost every law firm needs an operating account and a client trust account. But despite how common it is to need both types of accounts, not every lawyer understands the important differences between them—a mistake with major implications. Below, we’ll break down how to keep it all straight, avoid common pitfalls, and even run … Read More
What Lawyers Need to Know about Trust Accounts
Almost every lawyer will handle a client trust account at least once in their career. Trust accounts operate according to very specific regulations, and even if you live and breathe them every day, it can still be a lot to keep track of. Never mind if it’s your first time handling a trust account or you haven’t touched one for … Read More
What name should my law firm put on trust accounts?
When opening a trust account, what name to put on the account can cause some confusion. Attorneys often wonder what the name should be, especially depending on whether or not the trust account is an IOLTA account with multiple client funds in it or a single client trust account. Should the account name be: The managing partner at the firm … Read More