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The lawyer has the option to withdraw if it can be accomplished without material adverse effect on the client's interests. The lawyer also may withdraw where the client insists on taking action that the lawyer considers repugnant, imprudent, or with which the lawyer has a fundamental disagreement.

“A charging lien is an equitable right to have costs and fees due an attorney for services in the suit secured to him in the judgment or recovery in that particular suit.” Sinclair, Louis, Siegel, Heath, Nussbaum & Zavertnik v. Baucom, 428 So. 2d 1383, 1384 (Fla. 1983).

What does Judgement lien mean in California? A judgment lien is a lien that attaches to a property of a party who owes money to another party as a result of a court judgment. In California, a judgment lien can only attach to real property.

The Attorney Charging Lien. A lien is more than just a claim for fees. It is a secured interest in the recovery that a client achieves – through the lawyer's efforts, of course — for the satisfaction of the debt. It may be asserted over all of the recovery and, therefore, even against the client.

Massachusetts General Laws chapter 221, section 50 sets out the rules regarding attorney liens. This law provides for an attorney's lien in an action, counterclaim or other proceeding in any court. It also provides for an attorney's lien in an appearance in any proceeding before any state or federal department.

To impose a charging lien, four requirements must be satisfied: '(1) an express or implied contract between attorney and client; (2) an express or implied understanding for payment of attorney's fees out of the recovery; (3) either an avoidance of payment or a dispute as to the amount of fees; and (4) timely notice.

ing to subsection (j) of Rule 2.060, an attorney must file a motion setting out the reasons for withdrawing and the name and address of the client. The motion must be set for hearing, and the notice and the motion must be served on the client and opposing counsel.