Meanings
nounattorney's lien (plural attorney's liens)
plural attorney's liens
- lawThe right of an attorney to retain a client's papers until the attorney's fees have been paid.
Synonyms: retaining lien, solicitor's lien
Synonyms & antonyms
nounThe right of an attorney to retain a client's papers until the attorney's fees have been paid.
Similar
retaining liensolicitor's lien
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Chicago
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