fees & payment
summerslegal endeavours to make
all their clients aware of approximate legal costs at the commencement
of a matter. However, this is not always possible as there are
many factors which may vary costs such as:
- the complexity of the matter
- at what point in time the matter is resolved
- the extent of work is required to be performed
Pursuant to Rule 16A of the Professional Conduct Rules our solicitors
are bound to provide clients with certain information about their
professional fees and disbursements, billing arrangements and
the client’s rights in relation to the payment and assessment
of costs. It is important that this information be given to you
at this early stage so that you have a clear understanding of
the terms governing the solicitor and client relationship.
Click on the link below to review a copy of
our Costs Agreement.
Costs Agreement
Click on the link below to review our Rule 16A
Disclosure which details our Costs & Charges.
Costs & Charges
Costs &
Charges from 1 July 2008
summerslegal accepts payment by
cheques or cash and has available eftpos and credit card facilities
(visacard, bankcard or mastercard only).
We review our standard professional charges each year. Should there be any
variations, we will notify you. If you are unsure about a particular
lawyer’s hourly rate you may contact our office for that
information.
Please note that the hourly rates noted in the Schedule of Charges
are exclusive of Goods and Services Tax ("GST"). As
such, we will include GST in our costs billed.
On all matters, we will charge disbursements such as photocopying,
telephone (local and international) and facsimile transmissions
(local and international), filing and search fees and postage.
If we believe it is necessary to engage specialist services such
as a Barrister or expert on your behalf, we will first consult with you about the
method and terms of their engagement.
If we become liable to pay GST on disbursements charged to you,
the GST will be added to our charges. If you are an overseas resident,
you will not be liable to pay GST.
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