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A quick definition of charging lien:

A charging lien is when a lawyer gets a part of the money that their client wins in a lawsuit because the client didn't pay for the lawyer's help. It's like the lawyer is saying, "I helped you win this money, so I deserve some of it." This is different from a retaining lien, which is when a lawyer keeps their client's property until they get paid.

A more thorough explanation:

A charging lien is a type of attorney's lien that gives the lawyer the right to claim a portion of any money paid to the client due to a judgment. This lien arises when the client fails to pay for legal services.

For example, if a lawyer represents a client in a personal injury case and the client wins a settlement, but fails to pay the lawyer's fees, the lawyer can place a charging lien on the settlement. This means that the lawyer can claim a portion of the settlement to cover their fees.

Another example is if a lawyer represents a client in a divorce case and the client receives spousal support payments, but fails to pay the lawyer's fees. The lawyer can place a charging lien on the spousal support payments, allowing them to claim a portion of the payments to cover their fees.

Overall, a charging lien is a way for lawyers to ensure that they are paid for their services, even if the client fails to pay. It gives the lawyer a legal right to claim a portion of any money paid to the client due to a judgment.

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CynicalOops

17:14

Presents

jackfrost11770

17:14

https://www.reddit.com/r/lawschooladmissions/comments/1hk7hfv/whats_your_favorite_soft_factor_youre_applying/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button dox oclock over here

CynicalOops

17:14

Im just gonna get everyone tickets so thats why i said that

jackfrost11770

17:14

people are so stupid on the internet its crazy

CynicalOops

17:15

T5 soft

windyMagician

17:18

that and the post asking for low gpa success stories along with every other identifying detail

KnowledgeableRitzyWasp

17:21

i should be a vtuber so i can finally realize my dream of becoming an anime girl

cheriebomb

17:23

@CynicalOops: tickets to what?

CynicalOops

17:26

I got my brother tickets to a golf tournament and im going to get my mom ski lift tickets because she just moved near a ski resort

Dkk

18:08

Nice, I am on bad terms with my siblings so i am getting them nothing and they should get me nothing too and I am getting my mom a gift.

wigwav

18:16

I just noticed that UMich has the majority of their acceptances really early on. Does anyone know what happens to mid-November applicants? Are we just cooked?

TGM

18:23

How long can I delay sending my fall grades if they hurt my GPA? I’m still waiting on decisions and ideally I’m hoping they decide BEFORE seeing my new grades

TGM

18:27

dropped my GPA below median for a couple of schools I’m applying to, when I was above median before

Dkk

18:32

@TGM: Not long enough to get another transcript to recover.

Dkk

18:33

Honestly you could just wait until someone actually asks for your fall grades. Who knows.

Dkk

18:34

@wigwav: It looks like if below medians it will not help but If applying in November it seems you are still middle of the cycle.

cheriebomb

18:34

@wigwav: nah

TGM

18:34

like am I expected to send it unprompted or can I wait until a school requested it

Dkk

18:35

@TGM: Expected to send it unprompted but you can wait and see.

cheriebomb

18:36

Is your LSAT also below median?

TGM

18:37

It’s above median, but I’m applying T6 with unimpressive softs, so even with a good LSAT it’s tough

texaslawhopefully

18:38

Yeah, then I would just wait as long as you can to send it

texaslawhopefully

18:38

For like HLS at least, if you wait till J6 then you may already have a decision

TGM

18:39

@texaslawhopefully: alas, haven’t even gotten an interview (applied around thanksgiving)

cheriebomb

18:39

Yeah I would delay as long as you have plausible deniability

TGM

18:40

I actually do have a transcript issue that registrar needs to resolve, should I say that

TGM

18:41

(Course marked as Incomplete that’s supposed to be removed)

TGM

18:41

not sure if I should email them to say that, or just hold off on sending it and not give an excuse

cheriebomb

18:41

I think I just wouldn’t reach out and if they ask for them then say that

Dkk

18:41

@tgm Yeah sounds good, say that if they ask

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