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This case involves a prior attorney seeking reconsideration of a $$110,000$ workers' compensation settlement. The attorney claims the WCJ erred by not awarding him reasonable fees, arguing a subsequent stipulation dismissed his lien. However, the Appeals Board found the stipulation did not dismiss the attorney's lien. Instead, it directed payment of fees to another firm, which agreed to indemnify the defendant against the petitioner's lien. The Board denied reconsideration, advising the petitioner to pursue a lien conference if settlement negotiations fail.
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This case involves a prior attorney seeking reconsideration of a $$110,000$ workers' compensation settlement. The attorney claims the WCJ erred by not awarding him reasonable fees, arguing a subsequent stipulation dismissed his lien. However, the Appeals Board found the stipulation did not dismiss the attorney's lien. Instead, it directed payment of fees to another firm, which agreed to indemnify the defendant against the petitioner's lien. The Board denied reconsideration, advising the petitioner to pursue a lien conference if settlement negotiations fail.
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