Why Use a Lawyer?

What costs are involved in using a Solicitor in Southport

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When engaging a lawyer, there is the expectation that their experience and skill, the resources and time allocated to a legal issue, and the expected result will be paid for. The Queensland Law Society has fact sheets to explain your rights and obligations when instructing a solicitor.

Lawyers may ask for money up front, which is deposited into a Trust Account. A lawyer must account to their clients for these monies, but they will be spent on your behalf on your legal matter.

The Court having the relevant jurisdiction to appoint a cost assessor will be determined as follows:

* If your bill is under $50,000.00 - Magistrates Court

* If your bill is under $250,000.00 - District Court

* If your bill exceeds $250,000.00 - Supreme Court

With the introduction of the Legal Profession Act 2007, solicitors must comply with the new laws and offer clients a Cost Agreement together with a Disclosure Statement. Under the legislation, a solicitor must disclose certain information to their clients including information regarding costs, and information about your rights in the event of a dispute about his/her costs.

Why Use a Lawyer?

By: Fergal Waugh

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