Our client approached us in June 2025 after being charged $70,171.58 in legal fees by their family lawyer. With just one day remaining before the strict 12-month deadline, time was critical.
We acted immediately, filing a summons for taxation in the Supreme Court of Victoria, Costs Court, to preserve our client’s rights. Following the preparation of a detailed notice of objections, we successfully obtained orders for an assessment in chambers.
While awaiting the assessment, we attempted to resolve the matter through negotiations. When discussions stalled, we confidently placed the matter back in the hands of the Court.
In November, the Costs Registrar issued a notice of estimate of $54,990.00, which was later formalised by court orders. This resulted in a refund of $19,383.58 to our client.
An outstanding outcome, delivering significant financial relief and peace of mind for our client.