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Commission on Interest Lawyers' Trust Accounts

The ABA Commission on IOLTA supports the operation of IOLTA programs nationwide. It also maintains the IOLTA Clearinghouse, which provides information, materials and technical assistance on IOLTA program design and operation.

Introducing the IOLTA Handbook Dashboard

The Commission on IOLTA is thrilled to announce the launch of our new interactive dashboards, showcasing the latest data on IOLTA programs nationwide. Each year, the Commission on IOLTA gathers comprehensive data on program types, rule implementation statuses, and other key metrics. Our newly compiled, user-friendly dashboards provide an engaging way to explore this data, offering dynamic visualizations and real-time insights. Whether you're a stakeholder, researcher, or simply interested in understanding the impact of IOLTA programs, these dashboards are designed to enhance transparency and facilitate informed decision-making.

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Is your IOLTA account doing all it can?

Where you bank matters! Things like interest rates and service fees can make a big difference in the funding generated for your local IOLTA program. By selecting a financial institution that waives fees and offers favorable rates on IOLTA accounts, you can directly impact the amount of interest earned for legal aid programs in your state. Many IOLTA programs do the work for you by identifying these preferred financial institutions on their website. Find the link to your jurisdiction’s IOLTA program in our Program Directory for more information.

What is IOLTA?

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History of IOLTA Video

The ABA Commission on IOLTA and the National Association of IOLTA Programs proudly present this production of the history of IOLTA in North America with generous support from The Florida Bar Foundation, The Law Foundation of British Columbia, and The Alberta Law Foundation.

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IOLTA in Your State

Visit our Directory of IOLTA Programs in the United States and Canada.

Recent IOLTA Rule Changes

On April 14, 2015, the Supreme Court of Georgia entered an order adopting IOLTA interest rate comparability, effective January 1, 2016. Georgia will be the 35th U.S. jurisdiction to implement interest rate comparability, which requires that all lawyers hold IOLTA accounts only in financial institutions that pay those accounts the highest interest rate or dividend generally available to other customers of the institution when IOLTA accounts meet the same minimum balance or other qualifications.

Who We Are

The ABA Commission on IOLTA supports the operation of IOLTA programs nationwide. It also maintains the IOLTA Clearinghouse, which provides information, materials and technical assistance on IOLTA program design and operation.