A few years ago I used the services of a solicitor to sue another laywer. We managed to settled out of court for the amount of AUD$32.000.
I recieved AUD$10.000 and the solicitor kept AUD$22.000.
I would like to get some advice on how I maybe able to get the full amount I was entitled too.
I can't believe he would charge me AUD$22.000.
Only serious answers please.
2006-10-01 21:20:06 · 7 answers · asked by cisco72000 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
He must have given you an itemized bill.
Have the bill "taxed". Make him justify his costs.
You will find a bit of guidance on the Internet about legal fees and taxation of costs. See for example http://www.aussielegal.com.au/informationoutline~nocache~1~SubTopicDetailsID~1492.htm
And see the link below:
2006-10-01 22:38:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Contractual stipulations will entitle you on what to claim. If there is a percentage in the contract that you signed, you will only get the amount based on the contract. If there is none, file a case against the lawyer and the court will determine on the amount that you should get.
2006-10-02 04:27:48 · answer #2 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lawyers will always tell you ahead of time in writing what their charges are. Did you sign papers with him? If so, and I assume you did, did you actually read everything on them? Most people don't, and when you are dealing with lawyers, that could be a deadly mistake. I am sure he is well covered against anything you could or would be willing to try.
They're hated for a reason by a vast majority of the human race. :)
2006-10-02 04:23:17 · answer #3 · answered by iswd1 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Seriously, I Don't Know.Good Luck Though
2006-10-05 17:01:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Report it to the organizatoin that all the lawyers belong to. In the US we call it the "bar" or "ethics board" or whatever.
But you shoulda done it almost right away.
2006-10-02 04:27:30 · answer #5 · answered by shogun_316 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
just because you were awarded 32,000 doesn't entitle you for the whole amount. They take a percentage.
2006-10-02 04:29:00 · answer #6 · answered by buddhaboy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes but he will hire his buddy lawyer
2006-10-02 04:27:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋