Your Costs Agreement and Our Disclosure
Please read this carefully. We offer to provide legal services to you on these terms which apply from your first consultation:
1. Scope of Work. We will provide legal advice and support including our consultation with you, communications e.g. emails, letters and telephone calls, drafting documents or appearing in a court, tribunal or meeting on your behalf.
2. Professional Fees. We charge set fees for court work and particular jobs as set out in our Menu of Fees. We will charge you for all the work we do at an hourly rate of $150 unless otherwise agreed. Our minimum charge is $50. You must also pay any costs including court and filing fees. We will estimate our fees and costs before we do any work and agree any changes before we do any additional work. We may offer reduced fees for clients in financial hardship.
3. Billing Arrangements. You must pay at the time of your appointment or if we agree we may accept payment by internet banking and send you an invoice by email. You must pay any outstanding bill before we release your file.
4. Your Rights. You may negotiate a costs agreement or method of billing with us, request and receive an itemised bill; complain to the NSW Legal Services Commissioner if you dispute our fees and costs; and you will be notified as soon as possible of any significant change to fees or costs.
5. Your Information. We will keep your information and matter confidential and retain electronic copies of documents for 7 years; and we may use your information to assist in applying for funding to support the work of Barefoot Law .
6. Your Acceptance. You accept this agreement when you first use the services of Barefoot Law and it applies from then.
Please pay your account within 7 days to: Mark Swivel trading as Barefoot Law - Southern Cross Credit Union - BSB 722 744 Acc 100129746 [For Trust Account matters - BSB 722 744 Acc 100129746 Trust Account 100130506]