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What is the process for depositing a settlement check
Asked on Aug 24th, 2011 on Business Law - Georgia
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Is the check made out to me, my lawyer or both? Do I have to endorse the check or can my attorney deposit it?
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Often the check is made out solely to the attorney, or occasionally (but rarely) to the attorney and client. Usually the attorney deposits the check in his escrow (client funds account), pays himself his fees and disbursements, and remits the balance to the client by check.
Answered on Aug 25th, 2011 at 6:52 PM