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Fees Charged for Legal Services

Overview

The question is often asked about how legal practitioners charge for their legal services. This simple question often has a rather long and sometimes complicated answer, and this article provides a high-level overview on how legal fees are charged.
AuthorFranci Leppan, Director at Leppan Attorneys
DivisionAudit and Assurance
Keywords
Audit of Legal Practitioners’ Trust Accounts
Fees Charged for Legal Services
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