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

Contact Details = John Bowie
97-99 Courtenay Place
Wellington , 6001
$$country

0064049787347
john@lawfuel.com
http://www.lawfuel.com

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