Law broker explained

In Australia, Canada and New Zealand, a law broker or legal brokerage[1] is a professional that assists individuals who are searching for a lawyer. A law broker will analyze an individual's case or legal issue and provide a customized referral to an appropriate lawyer. Some common factors that a law broker will consider are a lawyer's experience level, success rate, reputation, and quality of service. A law broker will often review legal publications, court decisions, and rely upon a network of legal contacts to provide an objective, customized referral to a client.

An Australian solicitor Dr. Yuri Rapoport of Kohen Rapoport Group started the world's first law broking firm "Prime Law Brokers" in 1996.[2] [3] The law broking firm of Terry Bramham also existed in Melbourne in 1996.[4]

The development of the private-sector legal referral industry in Australia, New Zealand and United Kingdom has occurred.

Fees

In most circumstances, a law broker does not charge a fee to a client but rather obtains a referral fee from the lawyer.

In other countries

In North America, an equivalent service is provided by lawyer referral programs, which are usually operated by bar associations.[5] Claims management companies are the equivalent in England and Wales.

Notes and References

  1. Gilg. "First legal brokerage to manage cases for wealthy clients". Solicitors Journal. 7 February 2013.
  2. https://spearswms.com/wealth/first-legal-brokerage-in-london-launched-by-oracle/ "First legal brokerage in London launched by Oracle"
  3. 1997 . Legal Profession . Commonwealth Law Bulletin . 23 . 1029 . 0305-0718 . 1750-5976 . HeinOnline.
  4. Cathy Laird, "Law Brokers - A New Approach" (1996) 70 Law Institute Journal 20 (No 7)
  5. Web site: New York State Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service . 2024-07-21 . New York State Bar Association . en-US.