Lis Pendens, meaning "pending lawsuit" in Latin, is a public notice indicating ongoing litigation involving real property. It puts the public on notice that a lawsuit is pending and clouds the title so the property can't easily be sold.No. Any party can file a lis pendens without an attorney. An attorney is recommended, but not required. The filing party submits a declarative affidavit to the county clerk's office where the property is located. A lis pendens can be an important part of the lien process: Here are 3 things contractors need to know to protect their payment rights. A lis pendens is a notice of pending litigation. It constitutes constructive notice of any claims in the suit as to the land. Instead, the foreclosure purchaser must remove (expunge) the lis pendens before it can initiate the eviction process. Once a judgment is rendered, the Lis Pendens terminates unless an appeal or motion for a new trial is filed, extending its effect.