Ethical Duty Owed Third Party Lienholder or Subrogation Interest
We know attorneys have an ethical obligation to their own clients for the safekeeping of property under Nebraska's Rules of Profession Conduct. Neb.Rev.Stat. § 3-501.15. This often arises in the area of personal injury litigation. In fact, improper handling or usage of client monies often results in disbarment in the state of Nebraska. It also appears Nebraska attorneys have an ethical obligation to protect the property of third parties whose interest may be contradictory to [...]