Fee divisions among lawyers at separate firms is only permis…

Fee divisions among lawyers at separate firms is only permissible if the lawyers enter into a written agreement to divide the fee, the client has consented in writing, and the total fee to be charged is not increased solely by reason of the agreement to divide fees.

All funds received or held by a lawyer or law firm for the b…

All funds received or held by a lawyer or law firm for the benefit of a client, or other person to whom the lawyer owes a contractual, statutory, or other legal duty, including advances for fess, cost and expenses, shall be deposited in one or more bank accounts labeled, “Operating Account”.