Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 87 § 87.430 — Possessory lien of attorney or other licensee of bar
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 87 ·
Oregon Code § 87.430·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Possessory lien of attorney or other licensee of bar.
An attorney or other licensee of
the Oregon State Bar licensed to practice law has a lien for compensation
whether specially agreed upon or implied, upon all papers, personal property
and money of the client in the possession of the attorney or licensee for
services rendered to the client. The attorney or licensee may retain the
papers, personal property and money until the lien created by this section, and
the claim based thereon, is satisfied, and the attorney or licensee may apply
the money retained to the satisfaction of the lien and claim. [1975 c.648 §56
(enacted in lieu of 87.495); 2023 c.72 §37; 2025 c.32 §79]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 87.430
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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