If your escrow or trust account is under investigation, treat the matter as urgent. These cases often involve audits, overdrafts, recordkeeping issues, commingling, or allegations involving client funds. Because early responses can significantly affect the outcome, it is important to speak with experienced professional discipline [...]

Yes. Escrow and trust account issues are among the most serious areas in attorney discipline because they involve client funds. Even bookkeeping or administrative errors can trigger an investigation. The outcome depends on the facts, including intent, client impact, and compliance history, all of [...]

Because attorneys serve as fiduciaries, escrow and trust account compliance is strictly enforced. Even minor discrepancies may raise concerns if records are incomplete or if funds are not properly segregated. The Attorney Grievance Committee closely examines whether attorneys comply with required reconciliation and recordkeeping [...]

Investigations commonly arise from overdrafts, missing or incomplete records, reconciliation failures, commingling of funds, or questions involving client money. Some matters begin with bank alerts or routine audits rather than complaints. Each case is fact-specific and must be evaluated based on the underlying transactions [...]

Escrow and trust account rules require strict recordkeeping, proper segregation of funds, and ongoing reconciliation. Because these requirements are highly technical and frequently involved in disciplinary matters, additional guidance is available in our resource on Attorney Escrow & Trust Account Investigations in New York. [...]