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Becoming LIP when costs increase

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Flatliner
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19 Oct 21 #517944 by Flatliner

Topic started by Flatliner

Hi There,
If you have had a solicitor representing you and now due to costs you need to take control and manage your case as a LIP and end your contract with the solicitor:
1-Can you request your case and all the paperwork and notes electronically?

2-Would the solicitors charge to send this to you electronically? what is the normal practice?

3-Can I request all my case notes/file under the freedom of information act and would there still be a charge?

Many thanks

rubytuesday
Moderator

19 Oct 21 #517945 by rubytuesday

Reply from rubytuesday

Once you have paid your final bill, your file should be sent to you (always best to specifically request it). It's your file, and belongs to you.

The file may well contain both digital and paper documents so be prepared for some to be sent electronically, and some to be sent in the post.

No need for a FOI request.

mirage63
Premium Member

19 Oct 21 #517949 by mirage63

Reply from mirage63

When swapping to a new solicitor my partner asked for his files but never received them.

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