Fact sheets
The OLSC produces fact sheets that provide information to consumers of legal services on a range of topics, such as, costs disputes, negligence and liens.
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Costs Disclosure [PDF, 81kb] explains the requirement for lawyers to disclose their costs to clients
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Types of Costs [PDF, 81kb] explains the difference between lawyer/client (aka solicitor-client costs) and ordered costs (aka party/party costs)
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Regulated Costs - Personal Injury Claims [PDF, 83kb] sets out the costs a lawyer can charge in personal injury matters
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- Regulated Costs - Motor Accident Compensation [PDF, 83kb] sets out the costs a lawyer can charge in motor accident compensation matters
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Costs Disputes [PDF, 88kb] explains our processes for dealing with costs disputes and the Cost Assessment Scheme
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Costs Dispute Resolution [PDF, 68kb] information for consumers on costs mediation as a means of resolving costs disputes
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Negligence [PDF, 86kb] discusses our processes for dealing with complaints alleging negligence
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Liens [PDF, 55kb] explains when a lawyer might retain a client's documents and/or property
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Conflict of Interests [PDF, 73kb] explains the concept of a conflict of interests and the types of conflict of interests
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Deceased Estates [PDF, 84kb] explains a lawyer's role in relation to estate and probate matters
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Settlement [PDF, 81kb] explains a lawyer's role and duties in relation to a settlement
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File Ownership and Handling [PDF, 77kb] explains the requirements for retaining and storing files
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Hiring a Lawyer [PDF, 83kb] explains the process of hiring a lawyer
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Opposing Legal Representatives [PDF, 85kb] information for consumers on the role and duties of opposing legal representatives
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Independent Children's Lawyer [PDF, 80kb] explains the role of an independent children's lawyer