CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Attorney Fees
......Between Attorney and Client
.........Security for Fees
4 Cards On This Topic:

Improper to take security interest in client's property without appropriate safeguards, including written agreement and affording client meaningful opportunity to seek advice of another attorney.

Ethical considerations in taking security for fees in form of security interest in residence when standard property TRO in effect.

Law Firm's procurement of unsecured promissory note for unpaid atty fees did not violate RPC rule 3-300; MFAA arbitration not required to enforce.

When one spouse encumbers c/p real property as security for attorney fees, nonconsenting spouse may void transaction in its entirety; statutory scheme to perfect valid liens.