What does legal wise do?

What does legal wise do?

LegalWise provides para-legal services in our Branches, over the phone or by e-mail and will pay the legal fees for a lawyer to represent you and your family, including your spouse or life partner and children in legal proceedings.

How much does a lawyer charge per hour in South Africa?

21.72% answered that they charged between R1000 and R1500 per hour, 39.70% charged between R1500 and R2000 per hour and 11.24% saying they charged more than R2000.

Who qualifies for legal aid in SA?

To qualify for free legal assistance, a person must comply with a ‘means test’ (a maximum monthly or no income) and have a legal problem with merit. You will be referred to an attorney by the Legal Practice Council who will assist you free of charge (pro bono).

What happens if you don’t have money for a lawyer?

In a criminal proceeding, if you can’t afford legal assistance, a court will appoint an attorney for you. In a civil case, generally described as a dispute between two private parties, to get legal representation, you have to get creative. Look to legal aid societies. Visit a law school.

How do I get a free lawyer in South Africa?

Legal Aid contact detailsPhone 1: (National office reception)Phone 2: (Toll-free Legal Aid Advice line)Phone 3: (Legal Aid Ethics hotline)Phone 4: (Please-call-me number)Email: communications2@legal-aid.co.za.Facebook: @LegalAidSA1.

Where can I get free legal advice in South Africa?

Legal Aid South Africa is constitutionally mandated to offer legal aid and advice at no cost to those who cannot afford it. Call our toll-free Advice Line on weekdays from 7am-7pm.

How do pro bono lawyers get paid?

Usually, pro bono attorneys do not get paid. But there is the possibility that a pro bono attorney may receive some amount of compensation — or at least not lose money for taking the case. Lawyers who take pro bono cases may also receive waivers of court costs and other filing fees.

What does pro bono mean in law?

The term “pro bono” comes from the Latin pro bono publico, which means “for the public good.” The ABA describes the parameters of pro bono for practicing lawyers in the Model Rules of Professional Conduct. Nearly every state has an ethical rule that calls upon lawyers to render pro bono services.

How do pro bono lawyers work?

A Pro Bono or Volunteer lawyer is a lawyer that agrees to take all or a portion of your case at no cost to you and collect no fee from any other source. This is different from lawyers who work for a traditional legal aid organization.