“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
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.