retaining lien

retaining lien
The lien of an attorney at law of common law origin but existing under statute in some jurisdictions, attaching to all papers, books, documents, securities, moneys, and property of the client coming into the possession of the attorney in the course of and with reference to his professional employment, thereby permitting him to hold them as security for the general balance due him from the client for professional services and disbursements. 7 Am J2d Attys §§ 273, 276.

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  • attorney's lien — The right of an attorney at law to hold or retain in his possession the money or property of a client until his proper charges have been adjusted and paid. It requires no equitable proceeding for its establishment. Also a lien on funds in court… …   Black's law dictionary

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