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Know your legal rights under the Solicitors Act and how best to defend your accounts when your Legal fees are being Assessed

Is your former client assessing your legal fees? Is there a retainer dispute between you and your former client? Is your client trying to assess your legal fees outside the time required? Is a client refusing to pay your fees?

When it comes to defending your legal fees, Karen Zvulony is the trusted advocate you need. With her extensive experience in representing lawyers facing assessments of their legal fees, she understands the unique challenges and complexities involved. While no lawyer desires to be in a position of defending their fees, having a skilled and knowledgeable lawyer like Karen by your side allows you to shift your focus to other critical matters. By entrusting Karen Zvulony with the assessment you can rest assured that you have a strong ally who will tirelessly fight on your behalf, leveraging her expertise in assessments to achieve the best possible outcome.

If you are facing an assessment of your fees or are dealing with any issues arising from your legal fees, feel free to complete the form below or contact KZP Law at 416 827 8713 or [email protected] to set up a consultation with our Toronto Assessment Lawyer, Karen Zvulony.

  • Disputes and challenges regarding Lawyer’s fees and bills
  • Defending against an Assessment
  • Requisitions for Assessment under the Solicitors Act
  • Obtaining a Notice of Appointment and Order for Assessment from the Registrar under the Solicitors Act for unpaid fees
  • Fee disputes
  • Motions or Application to Court where an Assessment Officer does not have jurisdiction
  • Attend Preliminary Appointments before the Assessment Office
  • Representation at Assessment Hearings
  • Strategic consulting regarding best practices for Assessment Hearings
  • Review and advice regarding Defending your Legal Accounts
  • Jurisdictional disputes regarding Assessments
  • Settlement and Negotiation of Lawyer’s fees and accounts

Have Any Questions?

Questions about an Assessment of your Legal Fees under the Solicitors Act?

Know how to best defend your legal fees when faced with an assessment

If you have any questions about a fee dispute with your client, feel free to complete the form below or contact KZP Law at 416 827 8713 or [email protected] to set up a consultation with our Toronto Assessment Lawyer, Karen Zvulony. Karen Zvulony offers a special rate of $199.00 for the first 45 minutes of consultation. During the Consultation, the Assessment Lawyer can advise you how best to defend your legal fees when faced with an assessment:

  • The timeline and process for starting an Assessment
  • The factors considered by the Courts in assessment hearings arising from fee disputes regarding a lawyer’s bill
  • What to expect at an Assessment Hearing
  • What is a preliminary appointment before the assessment Officer and how best to prepare
  • Motions or Applications arising from fee disputes
  • Jurisdiction issues regarding the legal fees charged by the lawyer
  • Preliminary review and advice regarding the reasonableness of the lawyer’s fees and accounts
  • How best to defend your legal fees when faced with an assessment
  • Answering any questions you may have

REQUEST A CONSULTATION

For legal advice from an experienced Assessment Lawyer complete the form below for a consultation and we will contact you shortly to set up a consultation. Karen Zvulony offers a special rate of $199 for the first 45 minutes of consultation.

Trust KZP Law with your legal needs. KZP Law is committed to achieving favorable outcomes for our clients.

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