Law Practice
Jun. 30, 2004
Attorney Liens Must Comply With 'Fletcher' Requirements
Focus Column - Law Practice - By Gerald G. Knapton - Does your existing retainer agreement have a provision for a lien to secure your charges? If so, it is probably not effective unless it followed the five-step process of California Rule of Professional Conduct 3-300. If a lien is important to you, you better read Fletcher v. Davis, 2004 DJDAR 6870 (Cal. June 10, 2004) - and then consider what to do for both your existing and future hourly and contingent fee matters.
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