Maybe not as much as might be thought. Most legal fees are based on the value of the property or assets involved and the standard quote for fees on the buying and selling of property is in the region of 1% of the price. Vat is charged at the current rate of 21% on the fees and outlay depends on title and related matters. Contact us with particulars of your transaction and we'll supply a reasonable quote if at all possible.

Lawyer's answer, it depends, some transactions can be signed, sealed and delivered in a few working days, some contested legal proceedings can take years. More often than not clients express pleasant surprise with how quickly cases can be concluded with us although registration of title can take quite some time.

Only if you are within the taxable category relevant to your case. A lot of taxes are self assessment based and in conjunction with your accountant we can advise on allowances and exemptions that might be of considerable help to you. In many inheritance cases such allowances and exemptions can result in no tax being due.

In court matters, unless you are sued by another party, the decision to appear in court will rest with you. We can advise you of all options and it is a well known fact that the majority of court cases are settled on amicable terms usually without any evidence having to be heard in court. You may have to come to the courthouse where we will be there on your behalf also, but you may not have to speak in court.

Yes and yes again, solicitors are, as officers of the court sworn to secrecy and we have been keeping people's business confidential since 1916. Those working in our offices are bound to secrecy also and your business will only be disclosed to necessary third parties with your approval.

We can meet you at the agreed time when you call to our Claremorris office if you have an appointment and this avoids any delay and seems to work better for clients and for us than calling without an appointment. In our sub office in Ballinrobe, which is open on Tuesday afternoons, no appointment is needed.

The usual contact points are letter, email, fax or phone and within reason we will keep you updated by whichever method you prefer as your case progresses. There are also 24 hours answering machines on all our lines and you are welcome to call in to our offices to check on the current status of your case during normal office hours.