Advisory Opinion: 949

Year Issued: 1985

RPC(s): RPC 1.14 (a), Trust Account Guidelines Para I (4), Informal Opinion 799

Subject: (Needs language)

The Committee was of the opinion that it should be clear to all lawyers from RPC 1.14 (a), the trust account guidelines paragraph I (4) and informal opinion 799, that lawyers may not commingle personal funds with client funds in a trust account, including funds obtained as a result of personal real estate transactions. Therefore, the Committee merely reaffirms informal opinion 799, a copy of which is enclosed.

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