tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358870946455288439.post6834724473020849440..comments2015-01-07T21:56:56.830-06:00Comments on Sidebars from the Sidelines: 4L: What to do when . . . You get your first clientLionHearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14725402527141868577noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358870946455288439.post-43567481174162783472011-11-21T12:11:51.563-06:002011-11-21T12:11:51.563-06:00You only need an IOLTA if you're holding clien...You only need an IOLTA if you're holding client funds. Those of you doing flat or fixed fee billing may not need one. However, look to your state's Professional Rules of Conduct.LionHearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14725402527141868577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358870946455288439.post-61900643857499346142011-11-16T20:15:03.585-06:002011-11-16T20:15:03.585-06:00You forgot to set up an IOLTA with a qualifying ba...You forgot to set up an IOLTA with a qualifying bank. I'd also suggest you hire a payroll service to deduct payroll taxes and essentially insure you against a zealous IRS. <br /><br />And to make sure you get paid, many Bar associations recommend a credit card service. Yes, some charges, but being charged 2.5% on a transaction is better than not getting paid at all.patriotlawyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16451179673187068745noreply@blogger.com