bad news they only interested in one thing ripping you off!!!!!!!
2007-09-11 06:20:12 · 12 answers · asked by HI 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
There are something like 80,000 solictors in the UK. Some are good, some are bad and many are neither.
I always find that the client who wins thinks his solictor is great value for money, the client who loses looks at things rather differently.
In litigation matetrs, the solictor is obliged by the code of conduct to tell you upfront what he/she is charging, and you are entitled to put a cap on the amount they spend, before they have to have further reference to you.
If you disagree with the fee, you can ask to have it taxed by a specialist judge to determine whether it's fair.
If solictors act improperly they are governed by the Law Society who can impose fines or disbar them
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In my experience, clients significantly under-estimate the time it takes to conduct litigation (or probate) and seem to think it's a matter of just sending a few letters.
It looks like you have had a poor experience, but legal fees are very tightly vetted and controlled.
Your experience does not mean all solictors are out to rip you (or anyone) off.
Estate agents, by contrast, have no qualifications, no governing body and no third party to vet their fees.
2007-09-11 08:11:17 · answer #1 · answered by JZD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ummm...you are not only paying for the solicitor's time on your case, you are paying for the fact that they had to go to school for 8 years or more..the continuous learning that they have to do and just for their plain old knowledge and experience.
Then there are the disbursements on the file that the lawyer pays out and has to recoup...the lawyer doesn't get to keep that money.
Some lawyers are just in it for the money..some are not, but they still have to eat....would you do what you do for a living for nothing or next to nothing..especially if it cost you $100,000.00 to go to school to learn it?
Go ahead and represent yourself...9 times out of 10 it'll cost you way more than just some legal fees.
FYI....normally there if a tariff charge on estate matters which regulate what a lawyer can charge. These are laws and therefore the lawyer is entitled to every cent under the tariff without explanation. They only need explain if they are asking you to consent or the courts to order an amount for fees higher than the tariff.
2007-09-11 07:33:07 · answer #2 · answered by elysialaw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was stunned that the bill from the solicitors handling a relative's estate was just the final figure - no details at all! I did ask for a breakdown and received a paragraph of waffle - still no detail! Given that they are charging for every communication I gave up!
2007-09-11 06:36:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not true, my solicitor is great! I value his experience and judgement.
2007-09-11 07:55:00 · answer #4 · answered by groovymaude 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt say that because not all solicitors are the same.
2007-09-11 06:49:14 · answer #5 · answered by Mr Abba 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you have any complaint, you can take it to theLaw Society. They are very jealous of their reputation & integrity, and will investigate properly.
2007-09-11 07:12:55 · answer #6 · answered by Duffer 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why is there a question mark after this statement?
2007-09-11 10:25:26 · answer #7 · answered by Do not trust low score answerers 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shakespeare certainly agreed.
2007-09-11 06:26:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Come on , most people know that allready
2007-09-13 14:05:42 · answer #9 · answered by Stephen A 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No they arent. Some actually are very nice people.
2007-09-11 06:27:31 · answer #10 · answered by futuretopgun101 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋