Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York

Why can't I satisfy a mechanics lien myself?

I want to satify an award that was confirmed by arbitration without the use of the law firm that represented me during arbitration. The lawyer for the plaintiff claims she is unable to speak to me directly. Can I satisfy this award without a lawyer's intervention?

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Asked on 4/19/03, 3:53 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Walter LeVine Walter D. LeVine, Esq.

Re: Why can't I satisfy a mechanics lien myself?

Most state ethics laws require that an adversary who is informed that his/her opponent is represented by an attorney must not make direct contact with the client, but must go through the attorney. I suggest you write your original attorney, terminating his services. Advise your adversary of this and you should be able to make direct contact. If the amount has been resolved, also consider writing a check to your adversary's attorney trust account, to be held in escrow until a discharge has been obtained. Send a copy of the termination letter with the check and advise that you be contacted directly if there are any questions.

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Answered on 4/21/03, 2:07 pm
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: Why can't I satisfy a mechanics lien myself?

They need to know you have discharged your attorney and are proceeding pro se(representng yourself). Send them a letter to that effect .

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Answered on 4/19/03, 4:05 pm


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