This CLE course is designed to present an overview of the “leeches” on every personal injury case – the statutory lien. It is suitable for the experienced and novice practitioner and will approach the issue generally rather than state specific.

Though many liens are mentioned, the course will concentrate on the ones most encountered in typical practice: ERISA, Medicare and Medicaid.

A topical outline will be provided as well as reference to a very practical book on the topic that is continually updated. The recent SCOTUS case of Gallardo v. Marstiller will also be discussed as well as some practice pointers.