Thomas asks…Does a contractual lien still apply for a Personal Injury contract if the client switches attorneys?admin answers:In those states that recognize the common law "charging lien," the attorney's lien attaches to the plaintiff's claim when the complaint is filed. It detaches from the claim if the attorney mis-handles the case to a degree that imperils the case. In other words, if the attorney is being discharged for cause, his lien is forfeited.
In other cases, if the new attorney
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