This handbook provides a wealth of information for attorneys dealing with civil liens. This definitive guide includes discussion and guidance on the origin, perfection, and attachment of liens; attorney liens; the Health Care Services Lien Act; public aid liens; workers’ compensation liens; ERISA Benefit Plan reimbursements; Medicare recovery of overpayment; miscellaneous liens; and subrogation. This handbook covers guidance and resources not only for attorneys regularly practicing in this area but also for those who are new to the field.
Chapter 1 — Origin, Perfection, and Attachment of Liens
Eshan Eftkhari, Eftekhari Law Offices LLC , Evanston, IL
Chapter 2 — Attorney Liens
Brian LaCien, Smith LaCien LLP,and Michael J. Schostok and Allison E. Terry, Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard, P.C., Chicago
Chapter 3 — Health Care Services Lien Act
Andrew S. Kryder, The Kryder law Group, LLC, Chicago
Chapter 4 — Public Aid Lien
Eshan Eftkhari, Eftekhari Law Offices LLC , Evanston, IL
Chapter 5 — Workers’ Compensation Lien
Brian LaCien and Maggie Hunter, Smith LaCien LLP,and Michael J. Schostok, Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard, P.C., Chicago
Chapter 6 — ERISA Benefit Plan Reimbursement
Mark D. DeBofsky, Debofsky, Sherman & Casciari, PC, Chicago
Chapter 7 — Medicare Recovery of Overpayment
Jenna E. Milaeger and Marena R. Diaz, Goldberg Law Group, Chicago
Chapter 8 — Miscellaneous Liens
Dan Kirschner, Corboy & Demetrio, Chicago
Chapter 9 — Subrogation
Jonathan R. Walton, BatesCarey LLP, Chicago
