NSW Can a lawyer charge for talking to other solicitors about your case?

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Jack888

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Can a lawyer charge you for frequently 'conferring' with other solicitors within their firm about your case? Can you be charged for emails lawyer sends you updating costs (when the costs have significantly exceeded the estimate)?
 

Rod

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Yes.
No.