Who's money is it??? The Title company's or the lawyer's clients in connection with a representation. If these are earnest money deposits, the lawyer is not representing the parties, they are just holding the money. If you have further questions, give the BAR a call.
RULE 5-1.1 TRUST ACCOUNTS
5 RULES REGULATING TRUST ACCOUNTS
5-1 GENERALLY
RULE 5-1.1 TRUST ACCOUNTS
A lawyer shall hold in trust, separate from the lawyer’s own property, funds and property of clients or third persons that are in a lawyer’s possession in connection with a representation.
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