Additional Resources

Texas Access to Justice Foundation

The Texas Access to Justice Foundation administers the Texas Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts (IOLTA) Program. Information can be found at www.teajf.org and the Foundation may be contacted at:

Texas Access to Justice Foundation
P.O. Box 12886
Austin, Texas 78711-2886
Phone: (512) 320-0099 or (800) 252-3401 (in Texas only)
Fax: (512) 469-0112

The Foundation has published information on these topics:

1. What is IOLTA? www.teajf.org/attorneys/what_is_iolta.aspx
2. Trust Accounts: www.teajf.org/attorneys/trust_accounts.aspx
3. Account Information and Changes: https://compliance.teajf.org/attorney/login.aspx/

1. Choose a Financial Institution: www.teajf.org/attorneys/choose_a_bank_cu.aspx
2. Choose a Prime Partner: www.teajf.org/attorneys/choose_a_prime_partner.aspx
3. Eligible Financial Institutions: www.teajf.org/financial_institutions/docs/Eligible_Banks_List_Master.pdf
4. New Account/Notice Form: www.teajf.org/attorneys/docs/iolta_notice_form.pdf
5. IOLTA Account Closure Form: www.teajf.org/attorneys/docs/iolta%20account%20closure%20form.pdf
6. Firm Information Changes: https://compliance.teajf.org/firm/login.aspx
7. Frequently Asked Questions: www.teajf.org/attorneys/faq.aspx
8. IOLTA Compliance: www.teajf.org/attorneys/compliance.aspx

Client-Attorney Assistance Program

The Client-Attorney Assistance Program (CAAP) is a confidential statewide dispute resolution program and service of the State Bar of Texas. It is available to the public and Texas lawyers to voluntarily resolve minor disputes, such as fee disputes, which may otherwise result in a grievance. CAAP also provides grievance forms and educates the public about the grievance process. Visit the State Bar of Texas website for more information at www.texasbar.com/Content/NavigationMenu/ForThePublic/ProblemswithanAttorney/CAAP/default.htm.

Client-Attorney Assistance Program
State Bar of Texas
P.O. Box 12487                               
Austin, Texas 78711-2487
(800) 932-1900 or (800) 204-2222, ext. 1790
caap@texasbar.com

Law Practice Management Program

The Law Practice Management Program’s webpage at www.texasbarpractice.com/law-practice-management/ offers a wide variety of resources on managing your law practice. To contact the program:

The Law Practice Management Program
State Bar of Texas
P.O. Box 12487
Austin, Texas 78711-2487
(512) 427-1300
lpm@texasbar.com