Question 1: What is the primary duty of a lawyer regarding client funds and property?
Question 2: Where should a lawyer deposit client funds?
Question 3: What must a lawyer do when they receive funds in which both the lawyer and another person claim interests?
Question 4: How often must a lawyer render a full accounting regarding client funds?
Question 5: What should a lawyer do if they mistakenly deposit client funds into their own account?
Question 6: What action should a lawyer take if they receive a check meant for both the lawyer and the client?
Question 7: When must a lawyer notify a client about the receipt of funds or property?
Question 8: If a lawyer is holding funds in which two or more persons, including the lawyer, claim an interest, what should the lawyer do with the funds?
Question 9: For how long should a lawyer keep records of client funds and property after the termination of representation?
Question 10: What should a lawyer do before withdrawing earned fees from a client trust account?
Question 11: What is a lawyer's obligation if they come into possession of property that belongs to a client or third party?
Question 12: What should a lawyer do if a client gives them a large sum of money to hold for a future transaction?
Question 13: If a lawyer holds property that is claimed by both a client and another party, how should the lawyer proceed?
Question 14: How should client funds be maintained in relation to a lawyer’s personal funds?
Question 15: When must a lawyer provide a client with an accounting of their funds and property?
Question 16: What should a lawyer do with client funds that are in dispute?
Question 17: What is the ethical requirement for a lawyer when handling the property of a client?
Question 18: What record-keeping practice should a lawyer follow for a trust account?
Question 19: What should a lawyer do if they receive a settlement check on behalf of a client?
Question 20: What is a lawyer's obligation regarding the safekeeping of clients' documents?
Question 21: How should a lawyer handle advance payments of fees from a client?
Question 22: What should a lawyer do if a client entrusts them with valuable property for safekeeping?
Question 23: When may a lawyer withdraw funds from a client trust account?
Question 24: If a lawyer receives settlement funds on behalf of a client, what must the lawyer do?
Question 25: A lawyer is required to return client property upon request unless:
Question 26: What is a lawyer’s duty when handling funds belonging to multiple clients?
Question 27: How should a lawyer react upon discovering another lawyer's improper handling of client funds?
Question 28: Under what circumstances can a lawyer commingle personal funds with client funds?
Question 29: What should a lawyer do with interest earned on client trust accounts?
Question 30: What action must a lawyer take if client property in their possession is stolen?
Question 31: When is a lawyer allowed to use client funds for personal expenses?
Question 32: What should a lawyer do if they accidentally mix personal funds with client funds?
Question 33: How should a lawyer handle physical property received from a client for safekeeping?
Question 34: How should discrepancies in client trust accounts be handled?
Question 35: What is the appropriate action for a lawyer to take if they find unidentifiable funds in a client trust account?
Question 36: What must a lawyer do if they receive funds or property in which a client and third party have an interest?
Question 37: What should a lawyer do with client trust account records?
Question 38: What should a lawyer do before making a withdrawal from a client trust account?
Question 39: What is a lawyer's fiduciary duty regarding the management of client funds?
Question 40: If a client does not claim funds held in a trust account, what should the lawyer do?
Question 41: When a lawyer receives a fee advance from a client, what is the proper handling of those funds?
Question 42: What should a lawyer do with funds belonging to a client but held by the lawyer while waiting for further instructions?
Question 43: If a lawyer inadvertently receives property of wrong value from a client, what should be done?
Question 44: In the event of a dispute over funds held in a client trust account, what is the lawyer's obligation?
Question 45: How should a lawyer handle documents or other property that belong to a client?
Question 46: What precaution should a lawyer take when disbursing funds from a client trust account?
Question 47: What is required of a lawyer who holds client property that is subject to disputed ownership?
Question 48: Upon receipt of client funds, what should a lawyer do before making any withdrawal?
Question 49: How should a lawyer respond if they discover an accounting error in a client trust account?
Question 50: When must a lawyer inform a client about the receipt of funds or property?
Question 51: What is the appropriate action for a lawyer when they have possession of funds belonging to a client but are unable to locate the client?
Question 52: What must a lawyer do if they receive funds as a result of a settlement agreement?
Question 53: How should a lawyer handle non-monetary property received from a client?
Question 54: What is a lawyer's obligation when a third party claims an interest in funds held in a client trust account?
Question 55: What action should be taken by a lawyer when client funds need to be withdrawn from a trust account?
Question 56: What must a lawyer do if they hold property belonging to a client and the client instructs to transfer it to a third party?
Question 57: If a lawyer receives a substantial gift from a client, how should the gift be handled?
Question 58: What should a lawyer do if they discover a negative balance in a client trust account?
Question 59: How long should a lawyer retain records of client trust account transactions?
Question 60: What is the appropriate action if a lawyer mistakenly overdraws a client trust account?
Question 61: What must a lawyer do if they inadvertently receive funds belonging to a third party?
Question 62: How should a lawyer manage a client’s funds when shared interest belongs to others?
Question 63: When a lawyer’s representation ends, what action is required regarding client property?
Question 64: What should a lawyer do with an unclaimed settlement check received on behalf of a client?
Question 65: What action must a lawyer take if they find themselves in accidental possession of a client's lost property?
Question 66: What should a lawyer do if a client gives them physical assets (e.g., documents, jewelry) for safekeeping?
Question 67: How often should a lawyer provide an accounting of the client's funds and property?
Question 68: What action must a lawyer take when there are unclaimed funds in a trust account after the conclusion of representation?
Question 69: If a lawyer is holding funds for a client and a third party claims those funds, what must the lawyer do?
Question 70: What is the proper way for a lawyer to handle fees advanced by a client?
Question 71: What should a lawyer do with client funds that are designated for a specific purpose?
Question 72: How should a lawyer handle a situation where they receive mixed funds from a client, including both retained and unearned fees?
Question 73: What must a lawyer do if they find an error in the client trust account that resulted in a discrepancy?
Question 74: What is a lawyer's obligation if they're holding property for a client and the client stops communicating?
Question 75: How should a lawyer handle a conflict between a client’s instructions and a third-party claim on client funds?
Question 76: What is a lawyer required to do if they receive a client’s funds as an advance fee?
Question 77: How should a lawyer handle property received from a client for safekeeping during representation?
Question 78: What should a lawyer do if they receive funds in which both the client and a third party have interests?
Question 79: What is the proper course of action if a lawyer realizes they have used client funds for personal expenses by mistake?
Question 80: When must a lawyer provide a client with an accounting of their funds held by the lawyer?
Question 81: What is a lawyer’s obligation if a client terminates the representation and requests the return of a retainer balance?
Question 82: What should a lawyer do if they receive a mistakenly sent payment from a third party?
Question 83: How should a lawyer handle client funds that are subject to multiple claims from different creditors?
Question 84: If a lawyer discovers surplus client funds in a trust account after the conclusion of a matter, what is the proper action?
Question 85: What is the first step a lawyer should take upon receiving a settlement check intended for a client?
Question 86: What action should a lawyer take if a client provides funds for a pending court case?
Question 87: If a client entrusts a lawyer with original documents for a case, what is the proper action?
Question 88: How should a lawyer respond if they receive client funds with unclear instructions?
Question 89: What is the lawyer's responsibility if they become aware of a suspected misappropriation of client funds by a colleague?
Question 90: What should a lawyer do if they find that a client's funds have been mistakenly deposited into the firm's operating account?
Question 91: What should a lawyer do if they receive funds from a client for a specific purpose, but the purpose is never carried out?
Question 92: What is the proper way for a lawyer to handle cash received from a client?
Question 93: How should a lawyer handle client property that is not related to the client's legal matter?
Question 94: What is the lawyer's responsibility if they discover that a client’s funds have been accidentally withdrawn from a trust account?
Question 95: What is a lawyer required to do with interest earned on client trust accounts?
Question 96: What must a lawyer do if they receive settlement funds intended for a client?
Question 97: What should a lawyer do with client property that has been left in their care for an extended period?
Question 98: How should a lawyer handle an overpayment of fees by a client?
Question 99: What is the proper action for a lawyer to take if they notice irregularities in a client trust account due to another lawyer’s conduct?
Question 100: If a lawyer holds funds in which multiple clients have an interest, what is the lawyer's obligation?
Question 101: What must a lawyer do if they receive funds from a client’s settlement that includes amounts intended for multiple parties?
Question 102: What is a lawyer’s obligation if they are holding funds for a client and the client becomes unreachable?
Question 103: How should a lawyer handle receiving a check that is made out to both the lawyer and the client?
Question 104: When can a lawyer withdraw earned fees from a client trust account?
Question 105: What should a lawyer do if they find another lawyer in their firm misusing client funds?
Question 106: What is a lawyer required to do if they receive client funds as a retainer for future services?
Question 107: What should a lawyer do if they receive a refund check from a third party that is intended for a client?
Question 108: How should a lawyer handle a situation where there is a surplus of funds after all client matters are resolved?
Question 109: What steps should a lawyer take if they discover that client funds have been inadvertently commingled with personal funds?
Question 110: What is the appropriate response if a lawyer learns that a client’s funds have been mishandled by a colleague in the firm?
Question 111: What is the correct action for a lawyer to take if they receive funds intended for both the lawyer and the client?
Question 112: If a lawyer holds funds in a trust account but the client suddenly disappears, what should the lawyer do?
Question 113: What must a lawyer do with funds belonging to a client if an unexpected fourth party claims an interest in those funds?
Question 114: What should a lawyer do if they receive cash from a client for safekeeping?
Question 115: What action should a lawyer take if a reconcillation reveals a shortage in the client trust account?
Question 116: What must a lawyer do if they receive settlement funds that are partially disputed by the client and a third party?
Question 117: What is the proper action for a lawyer to take if they receive a substantial gift from an elderly client?
Question 118: What is the correct course of action if a lawyer accidentally deposits client funds into the firm's general account?
Question 119: What should a lawyer do if they discover a discrepancy in a client trust account caused by a bookkeeper's error?
Question 120: What is a lawyer's obligation regarding the safekeeping of a client’s original documents?
Question 121: What is a lawyer's obligation when they receive funds intended for multiple clients?
Question 122: What should a lawyer do with a client’s funds that remain unclaimed for an extended period?
Question 123: How should a lawyer handle receiving physical property, such as deeds or securities, from a client?
Question 124: What steps should a lawyer take if they discover that a miscalculation has led to overcharging a client for services?
Question 125: What should a lawyer do if a client instructs them to distribute settlement funds in a manner that conflicts with a third party's claim?
Question 126: What is a lawyer's primary duty when holding funds for a client?
Question 127: How should a lawyer handle an advance payment of fees that has not yet been earned?
Question 128: What is the appropriate action for a lawyer to take if there is a dispute concerning the ownership of funds held in a client trust account?
Question 129: What should a lawyer do if they discover that a client has not claimed funds held in trust after the representation has ended?
Question 130: How should a lawyer handle a client’s valuable personal property entrusted to them for safekeeping?
Question 131: What is the correct procedure for a lawyer who receives a client's funds for an upcoming transaction?
Question 132: If a lawyer receives property from a client that is unrelated to their legal matter, what should they do?
Question 133: What action should a lawyer take if they find an error in the client trust account caused by a bank mistake?
Question 134: How should a lawyer handle a client’s funds after the legal representation has ended and the client cannot be located?
Question 135: What should a lawyer do if they receive funds that are partially earned fees and partially unearned fees?
Question 136: What must a lawyer do if they receive funds intended for both the lawyer and the client?
Question 137: What should a lawyer do if they accidentally deposit client funds into the firm's operating account?
Question 138: How should a lawyer handle a situation where they receive mixed funds from a client, including both retained and unearned fees?
Question 139: What steps should a lawyer take if they discover that client funds have been inadvertently commingled with personal funds?
Question 140: What is the lawyer's responsibility if they discover that a client’s funds have been accidentally withdrawn from a trust account?
Question 141: What is a lawyer's duty when they receive property from a client for safekeeping?
Question 142: If a lawyer receives funds on behalf of a client that are subject to multiple claims, what should the lawyer do?
Question 143: What is required of a lawyer who receives a settlement check on behalf of a client?
Question 144: How should a lawyer handle the interest earned on client trust accounts?
Question 145: What should a lawyer do if they find client property that has not been accounted for?
Question 146: What should a lawyer do if they mistakenly deposit client funds into their personal account?
Question 147: How should a lawyer handle physical property received from a client that is needed for ongoing representation?
Question 148: What is the appropriate action if a lawyer discovers excess client funds in a trust account after the case is settled?
Question 149: What should a lawyer do if they discover a discrepancy in a client trust account due to an accounting error?
Question 150: What must a lawyer do if a third party claims an interest in funds held in a client trust account?