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Lori Denise Rhoads v. Fred S. Sommer, et al. No. 127, September Term, 2006. BANKRUPTCY - EFFECT OF DISCHARGE - STATUTORY ATTORNEY'S LIEN: Statutory attorney's lien survives bankruptcy discharge because lien takes effect at commencement of attorney's services before client's bankruptcy, and in rem claims remain intact after bankruptcy discharge even though in personam claims are extinguished. Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions,

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