Attorneys

Texas attorneys play a vital role in ensuring that all Texans are afforded equal access to the justice system. From making charitable contributions to legal aid organizations to providing pro bono or reduced-fee legal advice and representation, Texas attorneys consistently demonstrate their commitment on an ongoing basis to the provision of civil legal aid to low-income men, women and children.

Whether an attorney is a partner in a large law firm or a front line legal aid advocate, his or her contributions make a significant difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of Texans each year.

Another way attorneys contribute to civil legal services in Texas is through the Interest on Lawyers' Trust Accounts Program. The program, which is mandatory in Texas, generates millions of dollars annually to fund the provision of civil legal services to the poor.

Trust account requirements

Choose an eligible financial institution

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CHANGES TO IOLTA RULES EFFECTIVE JAN. 13, 2009

The Supreme Court of Texas amended the IOLTA Rules to reflect a change in the interest rate calculation of IOLTA accounts.

Supreme Court Advisory and Order  Jan. 13, 2009

The Foundation will be working with financial institutions to ensure they are in compliance with the new rules by the March 1 deadline.  In the unlikely event your financial institution chooses not to continue as an eligible institution, the Foundation will contact you to discuss your options.  

 

 

 

Recent News

 

Sept. 1, 2010

Central Bank Becomes Prime Partner

July 20, 2010

Texas Rep. Pete P. Gallego Recognized with Legislative Hero Award

June 30, 2010

New Booklet "A Lawyer's Guide to Client Trust Accounts"

May 5, 2010

Texas Access to Justice Commission Raises Funds for Legal Services for Veterans

Apr. 27, 2010

League of Women Voters of Texas Receives Star of Justice Award for Access to Justice Efforts

Apr. 19, 2010

Access to Justice Commission Hosts Gala Benefiting Legal Services for Veterans

Apr. 13, 2010

"Going it Alone" an article on self-represented litigants on TexasTribune.org

Apr. 8, 2010

A blog post on Dallas Morning News about the Forum on self-represented litigants

Apr. 5, 2010

An op-ed by Chief Justice Jefferson & Commission Chair Reasoner on self-represented litigants appears in the Dallas Morning News, Fort Worth Star-Telegram and Houston Chronicle

Mar. 30, 2010

First Texas Forum on Self-Represented Litigants and the Courts to be held April 8-9 in Dallas

Mar. 12, 2010

Chief Justice Jefferson names Justice Hecht as new Foundation liaison

 

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