Publications
Barristers and the Uniform Law
This fact sheet identifies the key points for barristers under the Legal Profession Uniform Law.
Letters of Demand: traps for lawyers
This fact sheet covers the issues common to complaints about lawyers involved in debt collection and provides guidance on avoiding common errors.
Good practice management: lessons for all law practices
This fact sheet reviews several major practice management issues that we identified over a series of legal practice audits.
Delays: Common issues in legal practice
This fact sheet covers the importance of acting on client instructions promptly.
Acting in Motor Vehicle Accident Claims
This fact sheet covers the importance of obtaining proper instructions when acting for clients.
Investing money with your lawyer
This fact sheet explains the things you should consider before giving money to a lawyer for financial services or investments.
How we handle disputes
We will help you with your enquiry or provide advice about self resolution.
Does my lawyer have a conflict of interest?
Lawyers have a duty of care to look after their clients’ interests. This fact sheet explains how conflicts of interest may arise in your dealings with a lawyer or law practice.
Consumer rights under the new Uniform Law
This fact sheet explains how consumers of legal services are affected by changes to the laws regulating lawyers.
Notification of persons no longer authorised to operate SDA
Use this form to notify the Victorian Legal Services Board of any individuals who are no longer authorised to operate your law practice’s or approved clerk’s Statutory Deposit Account.