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This publication covers the fundamental aspects of costs between the law firm and the client, providing a summary of the statutory regimes in all States and Territories.
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This publication covers the fundamental aspects of costs between the law firm and the client, providing a summary of the statutory regimes in all States and Territories.
The commentary provides a comprehensive coverage of legal costs, including disclosure requirements, invoicing, cost recovery, termination of the retainer, and costs assessment.
Precedents provided with this publication include:
- Library of invoice recitals;
- Costs agreements for all major areas of practice and an example invoice;
- Letters of demand and pleadings for costs recovery action.
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- Overview“In the legal profession the term 'costs' refers to the fees that a practitioner charges a client for their professional services and includes other expenses and payments that arise out of the provision of legal services such as search fees in conveyancing matters and court fees in litigation. Costs ...”
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A. Costs agreements- B. Professional fees, disbursements and cost recoveries
- C. The invoice
- D. Termination of the retainer and liens
- E. Getting paid
- F. Debt recovery
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