The Benefits of Instructing a Small Personal Injury Firm
In New South Wales, there are a number of personal injury law firms to choose from, may of which are large national firms. When one thinks of personal injury lawyers, no doubt there are a number of big firm names that initially come to mind.
With advancements in technology however, the legal sector has seen the rise of small, niche legal firms and personal injury law is no exception. Whilst the large firms will always have their place, boutique firms are becoming increasingly sought after by clients who want the expertise along with a personalised service.
Both types of firm structures will be able to supply quality legal support however depending on your needs and the type of case, you might lean towards one or another. To help understand the difference between boutique law firms and big law firms, here are 4 reasons you may wish to consider in choosing a smaller boutique practice like Shaw & Bunner Legal: -
1. Working directly with the Owners of the law firm.
At a large firm, you often do not know who will get assigned to your matter. In some cases, you may have a team of people working on your case. We are not suggesting that is bad thing however at Shaw & Bunner Legal, your case will be handled from start to finish by one of our firm’s co-founders, Kerri Shaw or Gemma Bunner. You will have direct access to a senior lawyer throughout the running of your matter.
We have our names on the door, so for us, it is personal. We ensure that we are living up to our values in the delivery of service to our clients.
2. Your case is always important.
The most common feedback we receive from clients is that they do not want to feel like their case is “just a number”. For most clients, going through a personal injury claims will be one of the most daunting and emotional times of their lives.
When you work with Shaw & Bunner Legal, you are one of a select few hundred clients, as opposed to one of thousands. Whether your case is big or small, you are a valued client.
3. Fixed fee costing
Many large firms have large teams, large offices, and large overheads. Whilst most firms offer “No Win – No Fee”, upon successful conclusion, their fees can be substantial. Othera are listed on the stock exchange, therefore there is an obligation for them to be exceeding fee targets so that they can appease their shareholders.
At Shaw & Bunner Legal, we are mindful of the way we run our office and keep our overheads to a minimum. We also offer “No Win – No Fee” arrangements and can provide the services of a litigation funder to assist with disbursement funding, just like the larger firms.
We adopt fixed fee pricing meaning you have a clear estimate of what our fees will be upon successful conclusion from the outset of your matter. No 6-minute units or time recording.
4. Increased Communication
In a large firm, many of their practices and procedures are standardised. There are often guides, workflow and precedents for every situation which allows limited interaction to maximise profits and increase productivity. Whilst these systems serve a purpose and ensure a standard quality of care, it can at times stifle creativity and limit communication. If you are looking for a more hands on, custom approach to your case, you may wish to consider a boutique law firm.