Schedule 1Forms

# Schedule 1 Forms Schedule 1 Forms Form 1 Standard costs disclosure form for clients—solicitors and other law practices (except barristers) *The standard costs disclosure Form 1 can be used when your professional fee is not likely to be more than $3000 (before adding GST and disbursements).* Date provided to client— | Law practice details | | Name— | | Contact— | | | Address— | | Phone— | | | Mobile (Optional)— | | | State/Territory— | | Postcode— | | Email (Optional)— | | | Client details | | Name— | | Phone— | | | Address— | | Mobile (Optional)— | | | State/Territory— | | Postcode— | | Email (Optional)— | | | What we will do for you | | | | | | | | How much we estimate you will need to pay | | Estimated total cost of our legal services (excl. GST)— | $ | The basis for calculating costs | | Estimated amount for disbursements (excl. GST)— | $ | Further Details— | | | | | Estimated total cost of barrister or other law practice (excl. GST)— | $ | | [Attach information from the second law practice] | | | GST— | $ | | Estimated full amount you will need to pay (incl. GST): | $ | **This is an estimate only.** We will inform you if anything happens that significantly changes this estimate. If our professional fee is likely to be more than $3000 (before GST and disbursements are added) we will provide you with a full disclosure of costs in writing. Your rights include to— ▸ Ask for an explanation of this form ▸ Negotiate a costs agreement ▸ Negotiate the billing method (eg timing or task) ▸ Request a written progress report of costs incurred ▸ Receive a written bill for work done ▸ Request an itemised bill ▸ Contact your local regulatory authority. Form 2 Standard costs disclosure form for clients—barristers being briefed directly by a client *The standard costs disclosure Form 2 can be used when your professional fee is not likely to be more than $3000 (before adding GST and disbursements).* Date provided to client— | Barrister details | | Name— | | Phone— | | | Address— | | Mobile (Optional)— | | | State/Territory— | | Postcode— | | Email (Optional)— | | | Client details | | Name— | | Phone— | | | Address— | | Mobile (Optional)— | | | State/Territory— | | Postcode— | | Email (Optional)— | | | What I will do for you | | | | | | | | How much I estimate you will need to pay | | Estimated total cost of my legal services (excl. GST)— | $ | The basis for calculating costs | | Estimated amount for disbursements (excl. GST)— | $ | Further Details— | | | | | GST— | $ | | Estimated full amount you will need to pay (incl. GST): | $ | | You may also need to pay other costs such as court fees. | | | **This is an estimate only.** I will inform you if anything happens that significantly changes this estimate. If my professional fee is likely to be more than $3000 (before GST and disbursements are added) I will provide you with a full disclosure of costs in writing. Your rights include to— ▸ Ask for an explanation of this form ▸ Negotiate a costs agreement ▸ Negotiate the billing method (eg timing or task) ▸ Request a written progress report of costs incurred ▸ Receive a written bill for work done ▸ Request an itemised bill ▸ Contact your local regulatory authority.