Fees & Costs
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How To Manage Legal Costs
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Legal fees can feel overwhelming, but with the right approach you can manage and even reduce your costs. It starts with open communication and smart planning. Set a budget and discuss it.
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TIME COST + CAPPED HOURS = BEST APPROACH
Clients Always Prefer Capped Hours
Our clear time based upfront written fee estimates with capped hours provide clients with certainty & transparency.
No fee shocks, no fee stress, no fee surprises.
- Upfront written fee estimates
- Detailed time cost invoices
- Variations explained upfront
- Online and instant live work progress software
- Detailed monthly or weekly invoices
- Paperless office based and founded since 2015
- 24/7 availability when required
- Courtesy discounts on overruns with clear upfront communication
Save 25%+ on Legal Costs
Organize and Save On Legal Costs
Lawyers often charge by the hour, so the more efficiently we can work, the less you pay. By coming prepared and responsive, many clients save 25% or more on their overall legal costs. How?
- Gather Your Documents Early: Provide all relevant paperwork (emails, contracts, financial records, etc.) in a tidy, sorted manner. This saves us from hunting for information and speeds up the process.
- Outline the Key Facts: Write down a clear timeline of events or a summary of your situation. When we know the facts upfront, we can hit the ground running rather than piecing the puzzle together from scratch.
- Know Your Goals & Questions: Think about what you want to achieve and list your questions. Clear objectives help us focus on what matters most, and answering multiple questions in one go is more efficient than many back-and-forth calls.
By being organized, you reduce the time we need to spend on administrative tasks. That translates directly into real cost savings for you. At Goldman Lawyers, we encourage clients to take these steps.
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Save 50%+ on Your Legal Costs
Guided Self Help Is Not For All Clients
Goldman Lawyers offers an innovative solution: “Guided Self Help.” This revolutionary service is designed for individuals who are comfortable doing some of the legwork in their case, with our lawyers coaching and assisting you along the way. By choosing Guided Self Help, you could save up to 50% of the typical legal fees.
We provide expert guidance, templates, and advice while you handle certain tasks yourself (for example, gathering evidence, filling initial forms, or attending routine hearings). You remain in control of your case, and our experienced lawyers step in to help with the critical steps, ensure you’re on track, and answer any legal questions.
We can quickly assess if your case is suitable.
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No Win No Fee & Deferred Fees
NWNF has Limits. Deferred Fees Allow Flexibility
“No Win, No Fee” arrangements are commonly advertised in personal injury and some litigation cases – they mean you only pay legal fees if you win (usually as a percentage of the winnings). However, in family law and certain other matters in Australia, no-win-no-fee is not allowed by law
A deferred fee means you don’t pay immediately – instead, payment of our fees is postponed, often until the end of the case or a settlement is reached. For instance, in a property settlement matter, we might agree to receive our fees out of the settlement funds once your case is resolved.
Goldman Lawyers will explore whether a deferred payment plan or other alternative fee arrangement can be worked out, so you can move forward with your matter with one less worry.
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Understand the types of legal costs used by australian lawyers
In Australia, lawyers typically use a few common fee structures:
- Hourly rates (charging for time spent on your case),
- Fixed fees (a set price for a specific service),
- Contingency fees (often known as “no win, no fee” in certain cases) or;
- Monthly retainers (for large groups like a service contract)
Each method has its pros and cons. For example, hourly billing offers transparency in work done, while fixed fees provide certainty of cost. Contingency (success-based) fees are generally used in areas like personal injury, but not in family law (Australian law prohibits “no win, no fee” arrangements for family matter.
Goldman Lawyers ensures you understand all these methods from the start. We take the time to explain exactly how your fees will be calculated, so you’re never in the dark. The result? No surprises when the bill arrives, and confidence that you’re only paying for real value delivered.
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Got more questions? We’ve answered some of the most common queries about legal costs and fees at Goldman Lawyers below to give you extra peace of mind:
Transparency is one of our core values. We keep you updated with regular invoices (weekly or monthly, depending on the matter) detailing the work done and time spent. . You’ll see exactly what tasks were completed and by whom. Additionally, if something unexpected comes up that might affect the cost, we discuss it with you before doing the work. You’ll never get a surprise bill from us. This way, you remain in control and can make informed decisions throughout the process.
*Have a question not answered here? Feel free to reach out – we’re always happy to clarify our fees and processes. We want you to feel comfortable and informed every step of the way.
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