Client Trust Account

Learn about the definition for this legal term.

What is Client Trust Account?

A lawyer shall deposit into a client trust account legal fees and expenses that have been paid in advance, to be withdrawn by the lawyer only as fees are earned or expenses incurred. Rule 1.15©

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