Liens on Tort Actions 2025 Edition

This authoritative resource provides both seasoned tort litigators and those new to this area of law with the knowledge to identify, challenge, and resolve lien claims efficiently and ethically.

Topics explored include the origin, perfection, and attachment of liens in tort actions; he nuances of attorneys’ liens; analysis of Illinois’ Health Care Services Lien Act; the mechanics and priority of the public aid lien; the impact of workers’ compensation liens; reimbursement under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA); the Medicare recovery of overpayment process and compliance pitfalls; a survey of miscellaneous liens, including military, employment, and child support liens; and subrogation principles and their practical application.

With practical commentary, statutory references, and real-world examples, this handbook is an indispensable resource for modern tort litigation practice.

Chapter 1 — Origin, Perfection, and Attachment of Liens
Eshan Eftkhari, Eftekhari Law Offices LLC, Evanston, IL

Chapter 2 — Attorneys’ Liens
Brian LaCien, Smith LaCien LLP,and Michael J. Schostok, Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard, P.C., Chicago

Chapter 3 — Health Care Services Lien Act
Brian LaCien, Smith LaCien LLP,and Michael J. Schostok, Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard, P.C., Chicago

Chapter 4 — Public Aid Lien (Medicaid)
Eshan Eftkhari, Eftekhari Law Offices LLC, Evanston, IL

Chapter 5 — Workers’ Compensation Lien
Brian LaCien, Smith LaCien LLP,and Michael J. Schostok, Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard, P.C., Chicago

Chapter 6 — Employee Retirement Income Security Act Benefit Plan Reimbursement
Brian LaCien, Smith LaCien LLP,and Michael J. Schostok, Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard, P.C., Chicago

Chapter 7 — Medicare Recovery of Overpayment
Marena R. Diaz and Jenna E. Milaeger, Goldberg Law Group, Chicago

Chapter 8 — Miscellaneous Liens
Daniel S. Kirschner, Corboy & Demetrio, Chicago

Chapter 9 — Subrogation
Daniel S. Kirschner, Corboy & Demetrio, Chicago