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Solicitors

Professional Services: Solicitors

Things you can do to help keep your legal fees within a budget

The cost of receiving professional advice on legal matters can be prohibitive. How can you minimise costs and keep your legal fees within your budget?
Female lawyer standing in front of bookshelf with legal books.

Dealing with solicitors via email or phone versus face-to-face

Your initial contact with a lawyer lays the foundations for your professional relationship and allows an understanding of each other’s expectations to be established. So it is advisable to arrange an appointment with your solicitor or legal representative face to face, at least for the first meeting.
Couple meeting with solicitor in office.

Common costs associated with engaging a solicitor

For many people, the complexity of legal fees prevents them from engaging a solicitor. What can you expect to be charged if you do need legal representation?
Woman and two men in meeting discussing legal issues and fees.

How do solicitors charge for their time?

Fear of a hefty legal bill prevents many people taking legal action. How do solicitors charge for their time?
Diary notebook, pen and coffee.

Things to consider when filing for divorce

Marriages don’t always last happily ever after like they do in fairy tales. Relationships often break down and one or both parties can request a divorce. This can be a very emotional and overwhelming time, however there are a number of practical things to be considered before making that final decision of whether to divorce.
Close up of dictionary page on divorce with two wedding rings.

Top 5 things to look for when engaging a solicitor

At some stage in your life you may need the professional advice of a solicitor. You may require legal representation in a court case, or in a workers compensation incident or personal injury dispute, assistance in drafting a will, settling a divorce, selling or purchasing a property. How do you go about choosing the solicitor who is best suited to represent you and your interests?
Business man and woman reviewing documents.

Common accreditations and qualifications for solicitors

In order to practice in Australia, a solicitor needs to be admitted to practice in the Supreme Court, and also obtain a practising certificate issued by the legal professional body (eg. Law Society) of his or her State or Territory.
Law books stacked and open on a desk.

What’s the difference between a solicitor and a conveyancer?

While most people are familiar with the legal services provided by a solicitor, they may wonder about the type of work performed by a conveyancer. What is conveyancing, and do you need a qualified solicitor to do it for you?
Lawyer flicking through open law book on a desk.

Should I shop around or are all legal fees pretty much the same?

Legal fees can be very expensive and complex. Are there ways of reducing costs in legal matters?
Stack of legal books, glass and a pen.

Tips for getting the most out of your time with a solicitor

Legal fees can be very expensive. Solicitors generally charge by the hour or part thereof. Is there a way to minimise your legal bills?
Woman and three men in meeting with documents and laptop.