Australian lawyers charge what they like and get away with it. When you get a letter from your lawyer or solicitor with advice to come into the office, you know to bring your wallet with you. A normal charge for a talk seems to start at $500. But it can go into the thousands of dollars - just for a talk. Paper work of course is extra. Reforms are needed as soon as possible.
Lawyers are really annoyed that the Government is daring to review how their billing system operates. They say it is only a few who charge too much. The truth is most legal advisors grossly overcharge. They do, because they can. It is time the legal profession had guidelines and restrictions like other industries. Unlike the actual justice system which is separate from Government lawyers just offer a service to consumers. They have no right to be protected under the same umbrella as the courts.
Thankfully the Government has ignored their pleas and only one of their number has been appointed to the new review body. States will appoint members and consumer bodies will be represented as well. Lawyers expected all members to be from the legal industry. How sweet it is! Some justice at last.
Let's hope the review makes real changes and is not a case of window dressing.
Lawyers are really annoyed that the Government is daring to review how their billing system operates. They say it is only a few who charge too much. The truth is most legal advisors grossly overcharge. They do, because they can. It is time the legal profession had guidelines and restrictions like other industries. Unlike the actual justice system which is separate from Government lawyers just offer a service to consumers. They have no right to be protected under the same umbrella as the courts.
Thankfully the Government has ignored their pleas and only one of their number has been appointed to the new review body. States will appoint members and consumer bodies will be represented as well. Lawyers expected all members to be from the legal industry. How sweet it is! Some justice at last.
Let's hope the review makes real changes and is not a case of window dressing.
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