New York § 477 - 477Settlement of actions for personal injury
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§ 477. 477Settlement of actions for personal injury
§ 477. Settlement of actions for personal injury. If, in an action commenced to recover damages for a personal injury or for death as the result of a personal injury, an attorney having or claiming to have a lien for services performed or to be performed who shall have appeared for the person or persons having or claiming to have a right of action for such injury or death, no settlement or adjustment of such action shall be valid, unless consented to in writing by such attorney and by the person or persons for whom he shall have appeared, or approved by an order of the court in which such action is brought.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 477
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 477 cover?
Section 477 ("477Settlement of actions for personal injury") 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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