Free Legal Aid Costs Seminars
Our series of family legal aid seminars kicked off in Birmingham yesterday, presented by our Training Director David Smith.
The seminar was very well attended, as is always the case when David goes 'on tour'. The topics covered include Legal Aid Certificate Limitations, Family Fee Schemes, Submitting Claims and Avoiding Rejection, Very High Cost Cases and CCMS Billing. David prepares and presents the topics with fee earners and firms in mind. With costs being squeezed ever tightly we at John M Hayes are keen to assist wherever we can in ensuring maximum costs recovery for all our clients.
An interactive audience led to interesting discussions including the difficulties faced by fee earners in their dealings with the LAA, the lack of consistency by LAA caseworkers, what the correct guidance is and therefore when to contest a rejection. David's vast knowledge on all things Legal Aid ensured the delegates left the seminar more informed, reassured and armed with practical guidance provided in the delegate packs.
David will be taking this seminar around the country, stopping off at our regional offices in order to meet the demand there is for his talks. The current list of available venues can be found here.
What the delegates said:
"Very informative - good tips"
"Very professional, informative and well presented"
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