The rule is well established that an attorney, discharged without cause, need not turn over the papers in his possession, and thus forfeit his retaining lien, unless he is paid the reasonable value of his services or adequate security for such payment is furnished (Robinson v. Rogers, 237 N.Y. 467, 473; Matter of Dunn, 205 N.Y. 398; Matter of Weitling, 266 N.Y. 184, 187...
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