I had a legal matter that was completed two months ago. I wanted to keep my client file as a record of the matter. Can I ask my lawyer to give me the file?
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Answer by Andrea Stein, Brisbane 4000 QLD
- Yes. Provided you have paid your lawyer’s legal fees you have full entitlement to your client file.
- If you fail to pay your legal fees your lawyer is allowed to hold the file until you pay.
- Your lawyer may keep any file notes and other documents that have been prepared for your benefit.