Our client approached us in August 2025 after receiving a $112,519.63 legal bill from their family lawyer.
Given the size of the charges, we moved straight to formal action, filing a summons for taxation in the Supreme Court of Victoria, Costs Court, rather than commencing with negotiations.
Almost immediately after filing, the former lawyer made an offer to settle. Based on our assessment, we declined and proceeded with preparing a detailed notice of objections. This led to a court-ordered mediation, where we successfully negotiated a settlement of $74,907.50.
This outcome delivered a reduction of $37,612.13. A 34.7% decrease in legal fees.
Our client was thrilled with the result, achieving both significant savings and peace of mind.