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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.

        By JoAnne Earls Robbins
        
        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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