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Every practising lawyer in Australia must be admitted to the profession and hold a current practising certificate issued through their state or territory's regulatory body, and most concentrate on a few areas such as family, property, wills, commercial or criminal law. Choosing someone who regularly runs matters like yours matters far more than the size of the firm or its offices.
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List your business, freeHow to choose a good Lawyer
- Check the lawyer holds a current practising certificate; your state law society or regulator keeps a public register.
- Choose someone who handles your type of matter every week, not occasionally between other work.
- Ask for written costs disclosure upfront; firms are required to provide it for most matters.
- Fixed fees suit conveyancing and simple wills; complex litigation rarely fits a fixed price honestly.
- Confirm who will actually run your file day to day, the partner you met or a junior.
- Read reviews for communication and responsiveness, consistently the most common complaint about law firms.
Questions to ask before you book
- Do you offer a fixed fee for this matter, or hourly rates with a written estimate?
- Who will do the day-to-day work on my file, and at what hourly rate?
- How many matters like mine have you run in the past year?
- What are the realistic outcomes, and what are the biggest risks in my situation?
- How will you keep me updated, and am I charged for calls and emails?
What does a lawyer cost in Australia?
Hourly rates for Australian lawyers typically range from about $250 to $600 plus GST, with senior partners in capital cities charging more. Fixed fees are common for conveyancing, often $800 to $2,500, and simple wills from roughly $300 to $800. Initial consultations may be free, fixed price or billed at normal rates, so confirm before booking. Litigation costs escalate quickly, and firms must give costs disclosure for most matters, so insist on a written estimate.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a lawyer is entitled to practise?
Lawyers must be admitted and hold a current practising certificate issued through their state or territory body, such as the Law Society of New South Wales or the Victorian Legal Services Board. Most jurisdictions have public registers you can search online. Providing legal services without a practising certificate is unlawful.
What is a costs agreement and costs disclosure?
For most matters, firms must give you written disclosure setting out how fees are calculated, an estimate of total costs, and your rights to query a bill. Under the Uniform Law applying in New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia, disclosure obligations kick in once costs exceed $750. Ask for updated estimates as the matter progresses.
Do I need a lawyer or a conveyancer to buy property?
Licensed conveyancers handle standard residential transfers in most states and often charge less than law firms. A solicitor makes sense where there are complications such as deceased estates, disputes or unusual contract conditions. In Queensland, conveyancing is carried out by solicitors, and contract terms there are commonly negotiated before signing.
What does no win no fee actually mean?
Common in personal injury claims, it means the firm only charges professional fees if your claim succeeds. You may still owe disbursements such as medical reports and court filing fees, and firms often add an uplift for carrying the risk, which state laws cap. Read the agreement closely before signing.
Where can I get free or low-cost legal help?
Legal Aid commissions in each state offer grants of aid and duty lawyer services subject to means and merit tests, and community legal centres run free advice sessions. Many private firms offer free first consultations. For smaller disputes, state tribunals such as NCAT and VCAT are designed for people representing themselves.
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