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Barristers Fee

  • 20-09-2015 9:34am
    #1
    Ronald2015
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11 ✭


    Is there an average hourly fee that barristers charge for representing clients in the high court or do most charge a flat rate depending on the job at hand . Can you negotiate fees or is it best to just accept without causing any drama


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  • #2
    nuac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,769 ✭✭✭nuac


    Your solicitor will advise


  • #3
    ...And Justice
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,283 ✭✭✭...And Justice


    All depends on the case and whether it's SC or JC, I have heard of up to 20% in PI cases. Again depends who is representing you. Your solicitor will advise.


  • #4
    johnnyskeleton
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 14,549 Mod ✭✭✭✭johnnyskeleton


    Of course you can, and should, try to get the best price by negotiating. Ask for a fee estimate from a number of barristers and then make a cost:benefit analysis to decide which one you want.

    If you dont do this at the start its harder to complain at the end.

    Most litigation fees are not per hour but you can agree per hour if you like. Just dont be dissappointed when the hourly rate exceeds the flat fee alternative.


  • #5
    Tom Young
    Legal Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 4,338 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tom Young


    You can and probably should ask for a fee estimate.

    As JS stated above, hourly rates will be far higher than fixed rates brief fees.

    Usually the heads billed are a brief fee, drafting fees and consultation fees. Consultation fees are usually hourly and can span depending on the complexity of the issue. Barristers are sole traders, so time is money, consultation fees can mount if the case hasn't been properly conveyed to the Barrister by the solicitor or client.

    If in doubt, ask.


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