The Billable Hour: Costs Agreements and Alternative Billing
The way we work has changed drastically over the last few years so it is vital you consider the fee structures that will most benefit you and your practice. Join accredited costs law specialist, Mike Dudman as he provides critical insight into your options for cost agreements, alternative billing methods and required disclosure. Analyse recent determinations by costs assessors and the impact on your practice. When time is money, you must spend it wisely. WEB228N05
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Practice Management
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Know what you can charge for
Understand different fee structures
Explore costs determinations
Practical lessons and examples that will be covered include:
- Costs agreements
- Cost disclosure
- Alternative billing methods
- Review recent costs cases
- Discuss the trends and findings arising out of the costs assessment process
- Analyse the decisions and determinations by costs assessors that may impact on your practice
Presented by Mike Dudman, Director, Accredited Costs Law Specialist, Law Institute of Victoria, Queensland Court Appointed Costs Assessor
Presenters
Mike Dudman
Mike Dudman leads Blackstone's Sydney practice and brings both a client- and results-oriented approach to the legal costs arena. Mike's extensive commercial experience is complemented by a broad education that includes business, psychology and the law. Practicing in this increasingly complex legal area since 2000, Mike is an accredited specialist in costs law and a Court appointed costs assessor. Mike has been involved in challenging or pursuing party/party costs claims across all major jurisdictions in Victoria, NSW, Queensland, the ACT and federally.