Practice point: Pursuant to Judiciary Law § 475, from the commencement of the action, the appearing attorney has a lien on the client's cause of action, and the lien attaches to any favorable final order or settlement.
Students should note that the lien is forfeited if the attorney withdraws without sufficient cause.
Case: Nassour v. Lutheran Medical Center, NY Slip Op 07906 (2d Dept. 2010)
Here is the decision.
Monday’s issue: Torts.
