Dispute Resolution & Litigation Costs Solicitors in Taunton
We offer advice under a fixed fee of £175.00 plus VAT
up to an 30 minute consultation.
Please contact our office for an appointment.
Taunton Solicitors offer advice in relation to many forms of disputes providing initial advice and guidance, together with an estimate of the likely costs involved.
This firm does not undertake any personal injury work or any cases related to clinical negligence.
Disputes come in all shapes and sizes and, therefore, it is not possible to give a generalised cost estimate, without knowing the case background.
What Are Typical Litigation Costs in Somerset?
You should be aware that the “small claims” jurisdiction of the County Court covers cases up to the value of £10,000. In such cases, whilst you may be able to recover from the Defendant any court fees that you incur together with a very small amount of fixed costs and, possibly, part or all of expert fees incurred. However, the majority of legal costs incurred will not be recoverable by you (or against you), other than in exceptional circumstances. In such cases, you should be cautious about incurring the cost of legal representation, but should still take legal advice at an early stage. Even if representing yourself, it may also be prudent to take legal advice at various stages of the claim (whether you are bringing the claim or defending it). Taunton Solicitors are happy to provide such advice, on a time recorded basis, as and when the need arises.
FAQs About Litigation Costs
Q1: How much does a solicitor cost for a dispute in Taunton?
A: The cost of legal advice for a dispute depends on the nature and complexity of the case. Taunton Solicitors provide an initial estimate of likely costs once they understand the background of your matter. For example, a typical landlord and tenant claim for recovery of possession starts from £750 plus VAT for preparing and serving a notice to quit, and from £1,250 plus VAT for preparing and issuing County Court proceedings and attending the first hearing, plus court fees and disbursements.
Q2: Can I recover my legal costs if I win a dispute?
A: Whether you can recover costs from the other side depends on the track your case is allocated to. In small claims cases (disputes up to £10,000), you can generally only recover court fees and, in some circumstances, a modest fixed sum and expert fees, the majority of legal costs are not recoverable. In higher value cases, the court has discretion and typically the losing party contributes to the winner’s costs, though not always in full.
Q3: Do I need legal representation for a small claims case?
A: Taunton Solicitors advise caution about incurring the cost of full legal representation in small claims cases, given that most legal fees cannot be recovered. However, it is still prudent to take legal advice at key stages, whether you are bringing or defending a claim. Taunton Solicitors are happy to provide that advice on a time-recorded basis as and when needed.
Q4: What types of disputes does Taunton Solicitors handle?
A: Taunton Solicitors regularly deal with landlord and tenant disputes (including recovery of possession), boundary disputes, faulty goods and services, disputed estates, and a variety of other matters. This firm does not undertake personal injury work or cases related to clinical negligence. Initial advice and guidance, together with an estimate of likely costs, are available for most civil dispute matters.
Taunton Solicitors also regularly deal with landlord & tenant disputes, including recovery of possession, boundary disputes, faulty goods and services, disputed estates and a variety of other matters. As general guidance:-
A typical landlord & tenant claim for recovery of possession would involve:-
1- The costs of taking initial instructions, preparing and serving the notice to quit : Estimated Costs from £750 plus VAT (plus other disbursements & expenses)
2 – The costs of preparing and issuing County Court proceedings and attending the first hearing : Estimated Costs from £1,250.00 plus VAT (plus court fee and other disbursements & expenses
We offer advice under a fixed fee of £175.00 plus VAT
up to an 30 minute consultation.
Please contact our office for an appointment.
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01823 351122