An attorney trust account is unlike any other bank account. Unique rules apply, and most lawyers don't know them, so solos and small firms tremble at the thought of an ethics audit. Attorneys in large ...

(L-R) Diana C. Manning, Benjamin J. DiLorenzo and Kyle A. Valente of Bressler, Amory & Ross. Courtesy photos The proper handling of client funds is a foundational responsibility for lawyers. Trust ...

So, you have an irrevocable trust (or several) and you want to take a loan from the trust. While that might sound simple it really may not be as simple and you think, and you should discuss the ...

Consider the lawyer who lacks a working familiarity with trusts, and with estate planning generally. He prudently and ethically refers a client in need of an estate plan to a well-respected lawyer who ...

Choosing the right defense attorney can make or break your case, and trust is a critical factor in that decision. With so many different attorneys to choose from, the process of vetting them and ...