Pro Bono Barrister: Columbian Lawyers To Deal With Thorny Lien Problems
By Charles F. Otey, Esq.
In an era where trillions of dollars in debt remain unpaid, lawyers in all specialties must deal with troublesome and vexing problems of liens against property, real and personal. Settling the most basic negligence suit these days can require work made much more difficult when outstanding liens for medical and other expenses cloud the potential recovery by a plaintiff.
Adding to a host of new problems are the “investment” firms that “buy” potential and real returns from personal injury suits and annuities.