New York § 474-B - 474-BAttorney retainer statements
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 474-B — 474-BAttorney retainer statements, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 474-B. 474-BAttorney retainer statements
§ 474-b. Attorney retainer statements. The office of court administation shall make available to the department of social services copies of retainer statements or closing statements filed with the office of court administration pursuant to the rules of the appellate divisions, or relevant information contained therein, for the purpose of enabling the department to compare a list of parties against the department's public assistance and medical assistance recipient listings in order for the department to determine the potential for recovery of such assistance paid, consistent with applicable law.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 474-B
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 474-B cover?
Section 474-B ("474-BAttorney retainer statements") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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