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1 JAMES T. KOPEC v. ANNA M. MOERS -- rank: 1000

... in Levine, the movant sought an attorney lien pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5, whereas the firm did not seek such a lien against ... 10, as well as its reliance on other cases interpreting N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5, because the firm did not seek a lien against Oshidar ...

docket:	a2551-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2022-01-13
status:	Published
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2 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a3668-17.opn.html -- rank: 885

... before the trial court, as it does on appeal, that N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5 required a plenary hearing. Generally, we will not consider issues ... N.J. 199, 226-27 (2014). Nevertheless, we consider whether N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5 governs. N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5 provides as follows: After the filing of a complaint or ... must be a specific notice of intent to rely on N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5. Martin v. Martin, 335 N.J. Super. 212, 224 (App ... the procedures to be followed to effectuate a lien under N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5: For the guidance of counsel in connection with future applications ... an attorney seeking to enforce an attorney's lien under N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5 must file a separate petition in the underlying action. '[ ...

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3 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a3633-20.opn.html -- rank: 882

... s Lien in connection with the underlying action, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5. Later that same day, counsel for defendant advised the court ... Mescall and Acosta, P.C. confirming the settlement. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5, Mescall is to file a separate petition for an attorney ... a petition should result in a denial of this appeal. N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5, commonly known as the 'Attorney's Lien Act,' provides, in ... the procedure to be followed to effectuate a lien under N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5: For the guidance of counsel in connection with future applications ... an attorney seeking to enforce an attorney's lien under N.J.S.A. 2A:13- 5 should file a separate petition in the underlying action. '[S]imply moving for an attorney's lien pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5, as distinguished from filing a complaint demanding a fee, ...

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4 EDIE BRITMAN SAURO v. FRANK SAURO -- rank: 876

... negatively affected the firm's attorney charging lien pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5. Specifically, Budd Larner challenges the court's decision to establish ... lien in the amount of $100,000, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5, "so that a lien may be entered at the time ... respect to the authority to impose a charging lien under N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5 before a final judgment, the court relied on the law ... its attorney charging lien attached upon final judgment, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5. Plaintiff and defendant, appearing before us pro se, argue that ... lien. An attorney's right to recover counsel fees under N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5 is unrelated to the principles governing the Family Part's ... or counsellor at law, may determine and enforce the lien. [ N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5 (emphasis added).] To protect the client, the lien must ...

docket:	a2735-09
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-05-14
status:	published
citation:	425 N.J. Super. 555 42 A.3d 227
Document Size:	78814

5 PETER MARTIN v. ELISSA MARTIN, -- rank: 863

... sought a court order memorializing a charging lien pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5. Although the pleadings in support of that application are not ... c. 201, § 1; R.S. 2:20-7 (repealed); currently N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5. What the statute does, what an attorney must do and ... revised as Title 2A following enactment of our current Constitution.      N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5 now reads:             After the filing of a complaint or third ... that simply moving for an attorney's lien pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5, as distinguished from filing a complaint demanding a fee, is ... these orders were thought to establish a lien pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5, it appears they did not. The procedures required by H ... why additional, specific notice of the intent to rely on N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5 is sensible and warranted. Such notice, however, should be ...

docket:	A1443-97
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2000-11-28
status:	published
citation:	335 N.J. Super. 212
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6 Musikoff v. Jay Parrino's The Mint, L.L.C. -- rank: 841

... Court determines whether the Attorney's Lien Act (the Act), N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5, requires that an attorney file a petition to acknowledge and ... procedures set forth under Rule 2:12A. The inquiry involves N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5, known as the Attorney’s Lien Act (the Act). As ... New Jersey law, in order to enforce a lien under [ N.J.S.A. ] 2A:13-5, an attorney must file a petition to acknowledge and enforce ... the lien? In other words, is the last sentence of [ N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5] (“The court in which the action or other proceeding is ... or counsellor at law, may determine and enforce the lien. [ N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5.]     The statute not only codifies the common-law special or ... or counsellor at law, may determine and enforce the lien.” N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5 (emphasis added). Respondent argues that that language is clear ...

docket:	a-39-01
court:	njsupreme
decided:	2002-05-16
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citation:	172 N.J. 133
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7 MCCARTER ENGLISH, LLP v. MOERAE MATRIX, INC -- rank: 825

... liens arguably may be distinguished from the New Jersey statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5. A-3775-19 37 was therefore proper for the motion ...

docket:	a3775-19
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-07-27
status:	Unpublished
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8 VALERIE GIARUSSO v. WILLIAM G. GIARUSSO, SR. -- rank: 819

... the amount of $99,356.10 plus interest pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5; and 2) enter judgment against plaintiff in the amount of ... court erred in ruling that the Attorney's Lien Act, N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5, (the Act) does not apply to legal services performed entirely ... or counsellor at law, may determine and enforce the lien. [N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5.] A charging lien is an active lien 'which an attorney ...

docket:	a1063-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-05-29
status:	published
citation:	455 N.J.Super. 42 187 A.3d 194
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9 SCHEPISI & MCLAUGHLIN, P.A. v. CARMINE LOFARO -- rank: 815

... to abide by the requirements of the Attorney Lien Act, N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5, and Rule 1:20A-6. Specifically, Kornilov contends that no ... on recon. , 346 N.J. Super. 165 (App. Div. 2001). N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5 not only modified the charging lien that existed at common ... N.J. Super. 212, 222 (App. Div. 2000) (citation omitted)).   N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5 provides, in pertinent part, that an attorney appearing for a ... could be asserted by the attorney). After the enactment of  N.J.S.A.  2A:13-5, we noted that the statute did not set out a ... on behalf of East West in the Florida Action. See N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5. The lien arises on the filing of a claim, attaches ... the New Jersey Action or the Florida Action. 6 See N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5. The order permitting Schepisi to withdraw from representation stated ...

docket:	a5426-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-04-29
status:	published
citation:	430 N.J.Super. 347 64 A.3d 592
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10 Debra D. Levine v. Michael B. Levine // Richard M. Belson, Esq. v. Debra D. Levine -- rank: 815

... aegis of the main divorce action" on his petition under N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5. Thus, the only issue is whether Belson must file a ... the trial court on his petition for a charging lien. N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5, commonly known as the Attorney's Lien Act, provides: After ... hearing of a petition for an attorney's lien under N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5: The attorney should make application to the court, as a ... 145; Martin , supra , 335 N.J. Super. at 222-23. N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5 does not authorize a trial court to dismiss a petition ... disposition of a fee dispute between attorney and client under N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5 may serve the interests of judicial economy and efficiency by ... hearing. Moreover, an attorney petitioning for a charging lien under N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5 is not required to make a preliminary showing of ...

docket:	A2596-03
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2005-10-14
status:	published
citation:	381 N.J. Super. 1 884 A.2d 222
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11 CARLA J. SADEJ v. JESSE D. SADEJ -- rank: 796

... attorney's lien attaches to any judgment or final order. N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5; see also Sauro v. Sauro 425 N.J. Super. 555 ... 2012), certif. denied , 213 N.J. 389 (2013). Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5, the attorney is considered an equitable assignee of the judgment ...

docket:	a3450-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-11-24
status:	unpublished
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12 JULIETTE BRESNAHAN v. JAMES BRESNAHAN IN THE MATTER OF BUDD LARNER, P.C Before Judges Ashrafi and Leone On appeal from the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division Family Part, Morris County, Docket No. FM-14-165-10 Patrick T. Collins -- rank: 790

... 759.82 plus interest under the Attorney's Lien Act, N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5 (the Act). On January 12, 2011, the Family Part acknowledged ... upon his client's action, cause of action, [or] claim." N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5. The attorney's lien "shall contain and attach to a ... or settlement, regardless of "in whosoever hands they may come," N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5, the funds here were not proceeds plaintiff received in the ... between the parties before or after judgment or final order." N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5. The Firm misconstrues the purpose of this language. At common ... order in his [or her] client's favor.'" Ibid. (quoting N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5). The Act's settlement language principally allows the lien to ...

docket:	a1182-13
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	0000-00-00
status:	Published
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13 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a1991-19.opn.html -- rank: 787

... Division order denying its motion to enforce its judgment under N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5 and denial of its motion seeking turnover of funds supporting ... February 19, 2019, The Firm filed a motion pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:13- -5 in the Middlesex County underlying action seeking to enforce its ... to which a valid attorney's lien can arise under N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5 and attach to secure payment of unpaid legal services performed ... upon his client's action, cause of action, [or] claim.' N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5. The attorney's lien 'shall contain and attach to a ...

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14 ANTONIA VERNI v. DANIEL R. LANZARO -- rank: 780

... has since left the Nagel firm and formed another firm. N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5 "enlarged" the "common-law charging lien" that protects the compensatory ...

docket:	a4058-07
court:	superior court appellate division
decided:	2010-08-12
status:	unpublished
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15 JOHN GIOVANNI GRANATA v. EDWARD F. BRODERICK JR., ESQ. -- rank: 771

... argue that a filing of a petition was not required. N.J.S.A. 2A:13-5, commonly known as the Attorney's Lien Act (Act), provides ...

docket:	a2928-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2016-08-09
status:	published
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