These summaries were prepared by McGuireWoods LLP lawyer Thomas E. Spahn. They are based on the letter opinions issued by the Virginia State Bar. Any editorial comments reflect Mr. Spahn's current personal views, and not the opinions of the Virginia State Bar, McGuireWoods or its clients. 
 
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14-Ownership of Files and Attorney Lien Issues

A lawyer may maintain a lien on a check paid to satisfy a judgment obtained in litigation that the lawyer warned might cost more than it was worth.

Copyright 2000, Thomas E. Spahn