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Ethics/Professional Responsibility,
Civil Litigation

Jan. 18, 2019

Ethical pitfalls to avoid with personal injury liens

Whether you represent people injured in accidents or defend these cases, you need to understand your ethical obligations regarding liens. Failing to properly address a lien could prove embarrassing or even cost you the right to practice law. This is very important stuff.

Lars C. Johnson

Mediator
Signature Resolution

Lars was a litigator for 20 years before joining Signature as a full-time mediator. He has extensive experience handling high-stakes catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases, as well as insurance coverage disputes.

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If you handle personal injury cases, there is one thing for certain: You will be confronted with liens. Whether you represent people injured in accidents or defend these cases, you need to understand your ethical obligations regarding li...

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