Why pay city legal fees when a better alternative is with Bayside Solicitors? We pride ourselves on being able to deliver high quality legal services at scale charges.
What is “Scale”?
“Scale” charges are set by the Government and are listed as part of the regulations to the Acts of Parliament that govern the laws for your particular case. The State Government of Victoria sets a “scale” of fees that they feel is reasonable for a particular legal service.
“Scale” charges are set by the Government and are listed as part of the regulations to the Acts of Parliament that govern the laws for your particular case. The State Government of Victoria sets a “scale” of fees that they feel is reasonable for a particular legal service.
Bayside Solicitors
Court Litigation (Including VCAT)
- Solicitor Rate $232 per hour
- Partner Rate $275 per hour
Family Law
- Solicitor and Partner $224.50 per hour
Criminal Law
- Fixed Price set at initial interview
“Other” Firms
County Court Litigation
- Solicitor Rate $275-$400 per hour
- Partner Rate $385-$650 per hour
Family Law
- Solicitor and Partner Rate $330-$660 per hour
Criminal Law
Others may set fixed prices. Please compare
Bayside Offers
Fixed price legal services
Scale rates for ALL matters
Fee Deferment until settlement in some cases
Legal Aid assistance where applicable
No Nasty Surprises
The Others
Open ended legal bills
Hourly rates – but who is doing the work?
Pay as you go
No legal aid
Problems
Bayside Solicitors prides itself on its ability to deliver a high quality legal service. There is no compromise in the legal services that we provide in comparison with the larger firms around Melbourne. We are ably supported by a team of competent lawyers and paralegals and are well resourced.
We see as crucial the accessibility to the legal system by all members of the public and this is why we have chosen to provide affordable legal services.
By continuing to charge at government scale rates we at Bayside Solicitors are very much in the minority now, in comparison with the accelerated costs of most of the legal profession, you get the same service. Call us now to discuss how our fee structures can assist you in pursuing your rights.
By continuing to charge at government scale rates we at Bayside Solicitors are very much in the minority now, in comparison with the accelerated costs of most of the legal profession, you get the same service. Call us now to discuss how our fee structures can assist you in pursuing your rights.
