Lawyers Trust Accounts discussed

The State Bar of Michigan will present a half-day seminar, “Lawyer Trust Accounts: Management Principles & Record Keeping Resources,” on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at the State Bar of Michigan Michael Franck Building, 306 Townsend St. in Lansing.

The event, scheduled from 1:15-4:45 p.m., will feature presentations on how to manage lawyer trust accounts, including how to effectively use forms, checklists, and other record keeping resources.

Organizers say the event, which is open to lawyers and their staff, will help attendees comply with Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct 1.15 and 1.15A.

The registration fee is $50 for lawyers and $25 for non-lawyers.

The registration deadline is Feb. 24. No “walk-in” registrations will be accepted.  To register, visit www.michbar.org/trustaccounts

For additional information, contact Karen Spohn at 517.346.6309 or by e-mail to kspohn@mail.michbar.org.