"Lawyer as Escrow Agent – Is it Worth It?"

(as referred to on the B.C. Law Society website – Insurance, Specific Practice Risks)
11.8.11

Acting as an escrow agent is a common task of lawyers in British Columbia, especially, the solicitor, as a component of transactions. The duties of an escrow agent are primarily contractual and the escrow agent must carry out the duties accordingly, in a non-negligent fashion and without misconduct. Lawyers must take care not to agree as escrow agent to duties that are in conflict with their duties as counsel, but there are additional considerations.

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