Attorney’s Lien Definition

noun
An encumbrance asserted by a lawyer against a client’s file, money or property as security for unpaid legal fees. Strictly limited right to assert such a lien in most jurisdictions, and prohibited by ethical rules in others. Also referred to as a charging lien or retaining lien.
Webster's New World Law

(law) The right of an attorney to retain a client's papers until the attorney's fees have been paid.

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Noun

Singular:
attorney’s lien
Plural:
attorney-s-liens

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