The Lawyers' Fund is a remedy for law clients who cannot get reimbursement from the lawyer who caused the loss, or from insurance or other sources. They cannot sue an attorney on your behalf, or seek the return of money or property from the attorney.If a lawyer wrongfully takes money or property, the victim may apply for reimbursement to the. Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection of the State of New York. The court of appeals shall appoint a board of trustees to administer the lawyers' fund for client protection of the state of New York. Clients who have lost money due to an attorney's mishandling of escrow funds may apply for reimbursement to the Lawyer's Fund for Client Protection. Affidavits reflecting service of the moving papers upon the Chief Attorney of the appropriate Committee and the Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection. The court of appeals shall appoint a board of trustees to administer the lawyers' fund for client protection of the state of New York. The City Bar Justice Center's Legal Hotline offers legal information, advice and referrals to low-income New Yorkers who cannot afford a private attorney. The Judiciary is one of the three branches of New York State Government.