prior lien
1.Without our prior written approval, you shall never create or permit to subsist any mortgage, pledge, lien or any other arrangement or interest (whether by assignment, trust, title retention or otherwise) which has the effect of creating security or payment priority over the whole or any part of your present or future undertakings, property or assets.
2.Client agrees to pay, and hereby assigns to Law Firm, a lien of 33% of all amounts recovered on behalf of Client by settlement before the filing of a lawsuit or other legal proceedings; 33% of all amounts recovered after the filing of a lawsuit or other legal proceedings but prior to trial; and 33% of all amounts recovered or awarded upon trial.
