12 States Just Made Three-Way IOLTA Reconciliation Mandatory by July 1, 2026: How Mid-Market Firms Are Closing the 45-to-30-Day Reconciliation Gap Without Adding Headcount

Twelve state bars - covering 65% of US attorneys - have adopted a uniform IOLTA standard that cuts reconciliation deadlines from 45 days to 30 and mandates three-way matching for the first time. Here is the operational playbook firms need to be ready by July 1, 2026.