Challenging lawyers misconduct in court

Challenging lawyers in court might be daunting, so it makes sense to have some information what this involves.

I was recommended by some solicitors that the best way to deal with exaggerated lawyers' fees (Law Partners) is to go to district court. However, I am not confident this way as I already have problems with lawyers, so why should I expect that it will get better next time.

The way lawyers have to conduct them self is defined in Legal Profession Uniform Law (LPUL). It is 283 pages, too challenging in my current state, so I mostly rely on info I got while preparing to go to court against Law Partners.

The same reasons to complain to OLSC about lawyers' conduct apply to going to court too. However, the lawyers whom I contacted like to focus on 3 topics:

1. Exaggerated legal fees
2. Professional misconduct
3. Financial loss due to misconduct

Many of the firms that focus on suing lawyers for professional misconduct also deal with personal injury claim. I cannot say is it because area of law overlaps or is it because there is a lot of misconduct in actions of personal injury lawyers and many of people need to change personal injury lawyer and also someone to represent them dealing with previous lawyers. My personal experience is that it is all about lots of misconduct.

OLSC

If you search internet the first suggestion will be writing a complaint to Office of the NSW Legal Services Commissioner (OLSC). However, it is complete waste of time. OLSC has wide powers granted by law, but these powers are used only to protect lawyers who commit misconduct. BTW financial disputes with lawyers is the main source of income for OLSC, so they are financially dependent on misconduct to happen.