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There is no such concept as 'overcharging' in a fixed cost
MOJ scheme RTA work.

That's the illogically of this grubby business model.

Under the typical Law Society approved CFA/client care letter an obligation to pay is crystallizes on a 'win'.

That part of the CFA then kicks in which affirms those sums taken as costs are taken as payment from the paying/losing party, plus the client contribution to costs taken from the damages inclusive of VAT, combined together to pay off the costs owing between client and solicitor.

Given say a typical provincial solicitor charges £250.00p per hour to run a CFA based RTA matter - this or any rate has to be stated in the CFA/client care letter on this side of a 'win' to avoid an allegation of maintenance, and to preserve the indemnity principle

Does anybody really believe that any solicitor, when retained in the manner and after obtaining a typical sub £3,000.00p amount of damages on securing a 'win', then expects the client to pay the shortfall in costs by reference to the CFA rate of £250.00p and what was taken from the other side plus 25% from the damages.

Only the daft would believe that.

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