IN RE MARRIAGE OF BERKLAND

No. 86CA1803.

762 P.2d 779 (1988)

In re the MARRIAGE OF Thomas W. BERKLAND, and Gisela H. Berkland, Appellees, and Concerning James L. Treece, P.C., Lien Claimant-Appellant.

Colorado Court of Appeals, Div. III.

September 15, 1988.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

No appearance for appellees.

Treece, Bahr & Arckey, James L. Treece, Littleton, for lien claimant-appellant.


KELLY, Chief Judge.

The lien claimant, James L. Treece, P.C. (Treece), appeals the order of the trial court denying enforcement of its attorney's lien pursuant to § 12-5-119, C.R.S. (1985 Repl.Vol. 5). Treece contends that the trial court erred in ruling that the lien failed to survive its client's discharge in bankruptcy. We agree and, therefore, set aside the order.

Beginning in January 1983, Treece represented Thomas W. Berkland (petitioner) in the...

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