Q and As

I am a partner in a firm of solicitors and have been summoned for jury service. My understanding is that solicitors are exempt from this particular civic duty. Is this correct?

Must a partner of the firm sign all bills before delivery to the client?

My firm advised the management committee of a golf club on constitutional changes. The chair was unhappy with the service and complained. The client wants to refer the complaint to LeO. Can it deal with complaints from a club?

I’m acting in a civil litigation matter and have concerns about my client’s capacity. What should I do?

I'm acting under a damages-based agreement. The client wishes to end the retainer and believes they are not liable to pay costs. A clause in the agreement states that the client is liable to pay the costs and expenses incurred up to the date of termination. Is the client correct?

We limit the amount clients can pay in cash at the office, but how can we deal with the risk of clients paying cash directly into our bank account?

I’m acting for a couple in the sale of a property. Both clients signed the transfer in the same attestation clause. Their signatures were witnessed. HM Land Registry returned the transfer saying a separate attestation for each client is needed. What’s the correct procedure?

I’m acting for a local authority bringing a claim for unpaid council tax against a deceased person’s estate. They did not leave a will and no family member intends to apply for letters of administration. How do I proceed?

Is there a lower age limit when a child may give evidence in civil proceedings?

I specialise in privately and publicly funded criminal litigation. Some LAA cases are uneconomic and may undermine my firm’s financial viability. I’m on the duty rota scheme and don’t want to give up publicly funded litigation. Can I refuse some LAA cases?