RULE 1.15. SAFEKEEPING PROPERTY (f) – and PCLaw

Got a good question about Louisiana Rule 1.15 f which basically says every attorney must sign all Trust Checks.  So when you setup your Trust Account require that a an attorney’s signature (NO STAMPS!) regardless of the check amount  Also, remember that PCLaw cannot actually move money into your bank accounts so, you will do a

1. Trust to General Transfer

2. Print the Check,

3. Get Attorney’s Signature

RULE 1.15. SAFEKEEPING PROPERTY (f)

Every check, draft, electronic transfer, or other withdrawal instrument or authorization from a client trust account shall be personally signed by a
lawyer or, in the case of electronic, telephone, or wire transfer, from a client trust account, directed by a lawyer or, in the case of a law firm, one or more lawyers authorized by the law firm.

http://www.ladb.org/Publications/ropc.pdf