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1. LCRO 120/2017 ML v NM (19 March 2019) [pdf, 176 KB]

   ...had requested, based on the contested premise that Mr NM had never lacked capacity, so there could be an effective change in control of Mr NM’s affairs. [17] In July 2016 the Family Court made directions in respect of:1 specific documents, files and other information which Mr NM considers necessary to address the property issues which need attention pending the substantive hearing of the applications. [18] Whoever had those documents, files and other information, they were to be...

2. General: Frequently Asked Questions

   How can I enforce a debt? Can I file a civil enforcement application? Can I file my application online? Can I pay application fees online? I am unable to attend my civil enforcement hearing, what can I do? Can I file more than one civil enforcement application at the same time for the same debt? I have more than one address for the judgment debtor, which one do I choose? What is the difference between financial assessment hearings and assessment of financial means applications? How can I find o...

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3. Form 24B Fixed Fees D-F [pdf, 369 KB]

   Templates V12 – August 2017 page 1 08/17 form 24b Legal aid file no. Tax Invoice Criminal Legal Aid Fixed Fees Schedules D, E & F: Crown Prosecutions Invoice date Invoice number GST number Lead provider’s ref. Charges/CRNs To: Legal Aid, DX Box Number City Name of aided person Name of lead provider Name of law firm Provider number Firm number Court type District Court High Court Court location Detail...

4. Canterbury Westland Standards Committee v Eichelbaum [2014] NZLCDT 68 [pdf, 189 KB]

   ...During October and November 2009 Mr N and Mr Eichelbaum negotiated the manner of payment for Mr Eichelbaum’s work. It was agreed that he would receive a 10% shareholding in J. Co. as part of his remuneration although it was anticipated that legal fees would be paid in addition. There was a budget of $400,000 allocated in the funds (which amount was for Mr Eichelbaum’s attendances) to be sought from a future underwriter of the litigation. Mr Eichelbaum was formally instructed by...

5. Bamber - Tahorakuri A No.1 Sec 33A2 (2021) 259 Wairiki MB 274 (259 WAR 274) [pdf, 300 KB]

   ...(b) That an explanation is provided of the $47,261.00 payment to lawyer Paul Sandford; (c) That the trustees provide further details for the variation of trust application including how often they intend to meet and the potential cost of trustee fees; and (d) That the trustees call a meeting of owners before 1 April 2020. Agenda items to include the presentation of financial accounts and election of a third trustee. 1 A20140005362. 2 A20170006964. 3 226 Waiariki MB 203-205...

6. Tamang v Varquez [2015] NZIACDT 39 (15 April 2015) [pdf, 82 KB]

   ...comply with the requirements for commencing a professional relationship. , His client had not accepted a written agreement that met the requirements, and he did not attend to the various disclosure requirements. [2.2] He also failed to document the fees and disbursements properly. [2.3] In addition, he negligently failed to evaluate the points his client could claim when lodging an expression of interest. [3] Mr Varquez has not responded to the complaint with an explanation or justific...

7. Legal aid criminal procedure simplication project - proceeding steps [pdf, 256 KB]

   ...and Rehabilitation) Act For these cases, please refer to the appropriate Legal Aid Criminal Proceedings Steps Summary Jurisdiction February 2010 Step 1: Guilty Pleas (including sentencing) during administrative appearances Activity Fixed fees/ Guideline Hours Tasks normally covered by flat fee or by guideline hours Guilty plea/sentencing (both same day – no stand down) OR Charges withdrawn Flat fee of $220 including any disbursements For Taking initia...

8. Auckland Standards Committee v Holmes [2011] NZLCDT 31 [pdf, 94 KB]

   ...of the Lawyers and Converyancers Act 2006 (“the Act”) with: a) Misconduct, or in the alternative b) Unsatisfactory conduct that is not so gross wilful or reckless as to amount to misconduct in that on or about 8 June 2010 he deducted as fees, on the basis of pro forma invoices which were not notified to the clients and which did not reflect any services provided, money he held in the nature of stale balances for a number of persons. The charge is that this conduct breached...

9. MC v VB LCRO 175 / 2011 (18 June 2012) [pdf, 117 KB]

   ...first of these was that Ms MC had relied on advice from Mr VB as to the appropriate fee to be paid by AEC to those persons who entered into the underwriting agreements with AEC. The second further complaint raised by her was as to the quantum of the fees charged by AED. [13] Having considered all of the material provided in connection with this matter, the Standards Committee determined pursuant to section 152(2)(c) of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 that further action was...

10. [2022] NZIACDT 5 – LS v Murthy (4 April 2022) [pdf, 199 KB]

    ...complainant told her in a phone call on 18 August 2020). [9] A written service agreement was signed by the complainant and Ms Murthy on 25 May 2020. She agreed to represent him to process a residence visa in the skilled migrant category. The total fee was $6,900 (incl. GST), but excluding the fee of Immigration New Zealand (Immigration NZ). On the same day, the complainant paid the consultancy $3,450, being the first instalment for the residence visa. [10] There was a meeti...