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Oct 26, 1999 attorney's fees lawyer's lien client funds legal ethics code of professional responsibility

When Lawyers May Hold Client Funds: The De Vera Case on Attorney's Liens and Trust Duties

A lawyer's right to claim fees does not justify withholding client funds. The Supreme Court's ruling in De Vera explains the limits.