We’re all well aware that Sydney is the most expensive city in Australia. However, that shouldn’t mean obtaining legal advice has to break the bank. Finding a lawyer who offers transparent pricing can make a big difference in your efforts to seek the best legal advice.
Over the last couple of years, some lawyers in Sydney have been caught red-handed for overcharging their clients. Law firms have been made to repay up to $700,000 in legal fees charged to divorce settlement clients due to significant overcharging.
Additionally, reports revealed that Sydney residents have spent up to $6 million in legal fees for common proceedings like property settlements during divorce trials.
On average, the hourly rate for a lawyer in Sydney can range anywhere from $250 + GST for a junior lawyer and upwards of $600 + GST for an accredited specialist.
Another way lawyers charge their clients is by a fixed fee. While this may be a set price, lawyers may choose to significantly inflate these prices while not necessarily providing the services or value expected.
While these costs are just an estimate, it is crucial to clarify any potential additional fees or charges that may arise during the legal process.
Whether you’re an individual, a small business, or a corporate client disputing your legal fees, Law in Check has a solution for you.
For individuals and small businesses based in Sydney, we offer a legal fee refund/reduction service. What we’ll do is carefully review your invoices, along with other cost related agreements or disclosures, to determine if you’re eligible for a reduction or a refund of your legal fees.
Have you currently enlisted a lawyer in Sydney and feel like you’re being overcharged?
Have you also already addressed your concerns openly in hopes that your billing details are better clarified or reduced, yet nothing’s changed?
If you feel like your legal costs are too high for the work your lawyer’s doing, consider reaching out to our team of Costs Lawyers in Sydney to have your invoices checked out.
If we find your fees to be excessive or unjustified, our team of expert lawyers will represent you and negotiate on your behalf to reach a fair resolution.
For us, your satisfaction and understanding of the legal costs are our top priorities. As lawyers ourselves, it is in our nature to strive for justice.
We recently achieved a significant victory in the NSW Supreme Court, securing three Certificates of Determination that drastically reduced our client's legal fees.
Our client had hired a law firm for a professional negligence case and a Federal Court case, only to face two separate claims from that lawyer to recover excessive costs. We intervened, filing a third case to review these fees.
The Costs Assessor ruled the fees "unjustifiably high," leading to:
Overall, the fees were cut by $161,000. Additionally, the court ordered the solicitor to cover assessment costs and reimburse part of our client’s legal fees.
This outcome highlights the importance of challenging unfair legal fees.
If you feel like you need similar help, just reach out to us today for an initial, free consultation. From there on, our process is fairly simple. All we need is your solicitor’s invoices and costs agreements, and we’ll conduct an independent assessment of your estimated refunds.
Need more assistance? Our expert Law in Check cost lawyers will represent you in court. And not to worry, we’re completely transparent in our legal fees.