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

Mar. 2, 2010

TAJF is accepting applications for the 2010-11 Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program

Feb. 15, 2010

"Funds on the Chopping Block"  Texas Lawyer

Feb. 3, 2010

TAJF is co-sponsoring the Texas Forum on Self-Represented Litigants and the Courts  

Jan. 25, 2010

Thank you to our 2009 Donors

Jan. 12, 2010

Dallas high school students host "Evening with the Chief" to benefit Texas Access to Justice Foundation 

Dec. 18, 2009

"Indigent litigants get help from legal aid grant" 
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Dec. 15, 2009

TAJF Awards New Grants for Pilot Projects Impacting the Texas Legal Delivery System 

Dec. 11, 2009

Speaker Straus Honored with Star of Justice Award for Access to Justice Efforts 

Dec. 7, 2009

"Need is up, funding plummets for legal aid"  Washington Post

Nov. 13, 2009

News about the FDIC's extended Transaction Account Guarantee (TAG) program

Nov. 9, 2009

Waco Banks Recognized for Supporting Legal Services to the Poor

 

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