LEO: Funds of Client - Trust Account -  LE Op. 704

 

Funds of Client - Trust Account - Personal Injury Settlement

Proceeds.

 

June 26, 1985

 

It would be improper for attorney and client to negotiate a settlement

check at the payor bank without first running the check through the

attorney's trust account. It would also be improper to request the payor

bank to issue a cashier's check payable to attorney and client and then

immediately disburse the proceeds. DR:9-102, LE Op. 614]

 

Committee Opinion June 26, 1985