As of April 1, lawyers no longer will be able to hold onto client files and papers to collect fees.
An amendment to Rule of Professional Conduct 1.16(d), effective that date, states flatly, "No lawyer shall assert the common-law retaining lien."
As of April 1, lawyers no longer will be able to hold onto client files and papers to collect fees.
March 26, 2013 at 06:00 AM
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As of April 1, lawyers no longer will be able to hold onto client files and papers to collect fees.
An amendment to Rule of Professional Conduct 1.16(d), effective that date, states flatly, "No lawyer shall assert the common-law retaining lien."
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