Fact sheets

The Board has developed a suite of fact sheets for members of the public and for lawyers.

For the public

Deceased Estates

Your Right to Challenge Legal costs

Legal Costs – Your Right to Know

FAQ’s

Working with your lawyer

5 simple steps to follow when a problem arises with your lawyer

Making a Complaint

Mediation of Complaints

Independent Children’s lawyers (ICL)

No Win No Fee Agreements

Conflicts of interest

Types of Costs

Compensation Orders

Liens

File ownership and handling

Opposing Representatives

Out of Time Complaints

NEW – Making an enquiry with Legal Profession Board of Tasmania

For lawyers

Practitioner Wellbeing Resources

Statement: Sexual Harassment

Sexual Harassment in the Legal Profession

Avoiding complaints

Practical guide for dealing with complaints

Responding to a Complaint

Investigation of Complaints

‘Murray’s Case’ letter

Dealing with less serious complaints – s456

Board Initiated Complaints

Offences under the Legal Profession Act 2007

Guidance note – Itemised bills and beneficiaries for lawyers

Guidance note – Referral fees & claim farming

Guidance Note – Note taking (capacity)

Guidance Note – Delay

 

Other fact sheets

FAQs – Removal of Dual Regulation of Migration Agents (ULPC Holders) – Department of Home Affairs

Giving immigration assistance in Australia – Department of Home Affairs