uplift fees and disbursements

Workers' Rights Legal Services is a legal service provider in Queensland that specializes in workers' compensation personal injury matters.


One question that clients often have is whether other charges, such as office expenses and disbursements, are subject to uplift.


In this article, we'll explore the answer to this question with a focus on Workers' Rights Legal Services.


Uplift Fees for Professional Fees


In the case of Workers' Rights Legal Services, the answer is yes, other charges are subject to uplift.


Specifically, the firm charges an uplift fee of 25% on professional fees, which are charges for the lawyer's own work on the matter.


This uplift fee is in addition to the lawyer's standard hourly rate or fixed fee.


Factors to Consider


When engaging the services of Workers' Rights Legal Services, it's important to consider the following factors:


  • Professional fees are subject to uplift. Clients should be aware that they will be charged an additional 25% on top of the lawyer's hourly rate or fixed fee for any work done by the lawyer on their matter.


  • Disbursements may or may not be subject to uplift. While disbursements are generally not subject to uplift, it's important to review the costs agreement to determine whether any disbursements will be subject to an uplift fee.


  • Transparency in fees. Workers' Rights Legal Services is committed to transparency in its fees and charges. Clients are provided with a costs agreement that outlines all fees and charges in advance of any work being done.


Client-Centered Service


At Workers' Rights Legal Services, client-centered service is a top priority.


As Mahatma Gandhi once said,


"A customer is the most important visitor on our premises. He is not dependent on us. We are dependent on him. He is not an interruption in our work. He is the purpose of it." 


With this in mind, Workers' Rights Legal Services is committed to providing fair and reasonable fees to its clients, while also ensuring that the firm is able to cover its costs and provide high-quality legal services.


Conclusion


In conclusion, if you're considering engaging the services of Workers' Rights Legal Services for a workers' compensation personal injury matter in Queensland, it's important to be aware that an uplift fee of 25% applies to professional fees. 


While disbursements may or may not be subject to uplift, the firm is committed to transparency in its fees and charges, and will provide a costs agreement outlining all fees and charges in advance of any work being done.


With a focus on client-centered service, Workers' Rights Legal Services aims to provide high-quality legal services that are fair and reasonable for its clients.

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