Reviewing your Solicitor's Costs

If you have an issue with your lawyer’s bill for legal costs, it is best to discuss it with your lawyer first and see if the issue can be resolved. If the issue cannot be resolved, you may be able to apply to the Legal Practice Board or the Supreme Court of Western Australia for a review of your costs. Your lawyer may also apply to the Legal Practice Board or the Supreme Court to resolve the issue.

The scheme under which you may apply to review your solicitor’s costs and where you may apply depends on when you first gave instructions to your solicitor.  The Court has prepared a fact sheet on how to review your solicitor’s costs.

Last updated: 3-Feb-2023

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