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Can A Lawyer Refuse A Client?

Can A Lawyer Refuse A Client? (Victoria)

Ever wondered if a lawyer is allowed to refuse a client in the state of Victoria? The short answer is “yes”, lawyers can decline to work with a prospective client based on several factors such as ethical reasons, case complexity, time restrictions, conflict of interest and financial considerations. Not every lawyer-client pairing is a good

What’s The Difference Between A Lawyer And A Barrister?

What’s The Difference Between A Lawyer And A Barrister? (Australia)

In Victoria, as well as Australia as a whole the legal profession boasts a wide array of roles, some of which are just different names for the same thing, while others are completely distinct. There are two main types of lawyers in Australia: Solicitors and Barristers. The main difference between a solicitor and a barrister