Legal Aid Rich List From New Zealand Shows Big Money For Lawyers
Released on = March 13, 2007, 9:15 pm
Press Release Author = LawFuel.com
Industry = Small Business
Press Release Summary = Claims that the legal aid system is failing for poor pay are belied by figures paid to lawyers and law firms, including some of New Zealand's leading lawyers and corporate law firms who are reaping six- and seven-figure fees from legal aid.
Press Release Body = FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 14/03/2007
Legal Aid Rich List From New Zealand Shows Big Money For Lawyers
Wellington, New Zealand - 14 March 2007 - LAWFUEL.Com - Claims that the legal aid system is failing for poor pay are belied by figures paid to lawyers and law firms, including some of New Zealand's leading lawyers and corporate law firms who are reaping six- and seven-figure fees from legal aid.
LawFuel.com acquired details on legal aid payments made to 30 June 2006 under the Offical Information Act, which show payments made to over 1400 New Zealand lawyers and law firms. The top 50 claimants together shared over $20 million in legal aid payments for the year. (See full list and report summary at: Web Site = http://www.lawfuel.com
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