ORS 87.445: Lien upon actions and judgments.

An attorney or other licensee of the Oregon State Bar licensed to practice law has a lien upon actions, suits and proceedings after the commencement thereof, and judgments, orders and awards entered therein in the client’s favor and the proceeds thereof to the extent of fees and compensation specially agreed upon with the client, or if there is no agreement, for the reasonable value of the services of the attorney or licensee. [1975 c.648 §59 (enacted in lieu of 87.495); 2003 c.576 §338; 2023 c.72 §40; 2025 c.32 §82]