[broadsword08]

if you have could you let me know please

[lockstock]

Apparently the ACC system means they aren't necessary (thank goodness) but I have heard a radio ad for one.

[NZ Hopeful]

I sincerely hope not.... :uhoh

In certain circumstances they do have their place in society but it just takes away peoples sense of responsibility for themselves and their actions imho.

[StevieD]

Don't want to either thank you very much!!!!

[James 1077]

anyone hear of "no win no fee" lawyers in NZ?

Nope; and hope never to!

[marcia]

The adverts for this in the Uk used to drive me crazy - really turned it into a 'sueing society' so wrong yes accidents do happen no matter how careful you are and people shouldn't suffer if it happens, but it got so stupid that people were sueing for anything and being encouraged to do so, putting a lot of pressure on employers and individuals to be insured to the hilt - 'just in case'

Hopefully it won't get like that here! :no

[broadsword08]

have any of you who have replied with negativity stopped to think why I might be asking the question???????????

we have a genuine grievance and legal contract that supports us but do not have the money to take the other party to court to force them to make good.

again, has anyone heard of any 'no win no fee' lawyers or good hearted legal souls who would consider helping us on a no money up front basis?

[James 1077]

If you have a genuine grievance then you don't need to worry about "no win, no fee" as you will win so the other party will have to pay your fee and any other reasonable costs incurred.

So all you need is a lawyer and you can discuss payment arrangements with them; I would assume that most would not ask for payment up front if the case looks good or would have some sort of payment arrangement.

[broadsword08]

are you a lawyer james 1077?
the lawyer who I used for the original contract says it could cost anything from 5k to more than 20k to go to court and that the fees will be accrued and invoiced monthly
... with a young famliy we are simply not prepared to take on this level of debt to chase these people and recover what is rightly ours... hence we either bend over or we find a kindly soul or a 'no win no fee lawyer'...

[jo b]

Hi,

Not sure if this helps, but have you tried going to your local MP with your problem. They might not have all the answers but may be able to stear you in the right direction.
Good luck I know the stress it causes I still have a case on going from when we bought a mad pony advertised as a first pony.

Regards
Joanne

[JandM]

Sorry to hear of your trouble, Broadsword. We've been in that kind of situation here in the UK, feeling that there's justice for the rich, full stop.

I Googled 'pro bono lawyers NZ', and these are the top few hits that look as if they may lead to something helpful


Sports Tribunal of New Zealand - Pro-bono Laywer Scheme
The official website of The Sports Disputes Tribunal of New Zealand. ... The Sports Tribunal has established a “pro-bono lawyer” scheme which ensures ...
www.sportstribunal.org.nz/pro_bono_lawyers.html - 8k - Cached - Similar pages
Corporate Lawyers Association of New Zealand
Welcome to the website for CLANZ, the Corporate Lawyers Association of New ... firms to help the internal team with pro bono on community service provides. ...
www.clanz.org/ - 33k - Cached - Similar pages
LawFuel - The Law News Network
27 Apr 2008 ... Pro Bono Net Salutes Volunteer Lawyers in Recognition of National Volunteer Week .... LawFuel.com | Site by Customers.co.nz | Contact Us.
www.lawfuel.com/show-release.asp?ID=17768 - 55k - Cached - Similar pages
Homepage : Legal Services Agency
[6.45%] New Zealand's 2006 National. lawyer 22 Lawyer working pro bono 5 Legal aid lawyer 10 Insurance company 3 Government agency or department9 20 Police ...
www.lsa.govt.nz/site_search.php?query=bono&start=2&search=1&results=10&type=and&domain= - 13k - Cached - Similar pages
[PDF] OPINION Killing the Mockingbird Mr Ruddock Attacks Pro Bono Lawyers
File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - View as HTML
which he attacked pro bono lawyers, saying that, ‘an increasing ...... New Zealand Human Rights Network –. http://www.humanrights.net.nz/ ...
www.hrlrc.org.au/files/J3PBYN0WV1/HRLRC%20Bulletin%20-%2001.07.pdf - Similar pages

Also, I know (as my son in NZ has used it) there is a sort of small-courts scheme where you get to put your case yourself in front of a judge. That might be worth looking into.

[M-Squared]

"If you've been hurt, or in any kind of accident, you need money. Our lawyers can help you get the money you deserve."

And yes, they did put the emphasis on the word "money". From a US tort lawyer's ad. Ick... hope never ever ever to live in that kind of society again!

[CityBlue]

You could also try Citizens Advice maybe.

[K&J]

Check whether you are eligible for legal aid. Otherwise as someone else suggested with Citizens' Advice, go to a local not for profit advice service.