No Win, No Fee Lawyers – with No Uplift Fee
No upfront professional legal fees. No uplift fee if your claim succeeds. Clear costs from the beginning. Trusted compensation lawyers servicing the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Northern NSW, Sydney and Melbourne.
If you have been injured or have a claim to pursue, worrying about legal fees shouldn’t stand in your way. Attwood Marshall Lawyers offers a No Win, No Fee guarantee on almost all compensation claims and matters involving contesting a Will, which means there are no upfront legal fees, and you only pay if your claim succeeds.
We have stood beside injured and wronged Australians since 1946, and we’re here to help you understand exactly where you stand.
In some circumstances, we may also accept Commercial Litigation matters on a deferred fee basis. Speak to our team to see if your claim qualifies for a No Win, No Fee service.
What does No Win, No Fee actually mean?
No Win, No Fee means our lawyers will take on your case without charging you any legal fees upfront, and if your claim is not successful, you are not charged our professional fees for the work we have done. If your claim succeeds, our fees and costs are paid as outlined in the Costs Agreement which is entered into between yourself and your lawyer before proceeding with the claim.
We also do not charge an uplift fee. Some law firms may charge an uplift fee if your claim is successful. This is an additional amount charged on top of the professional legal fees you would otherwise pay, reflecting the risk of taking on your claim on a No Win, No Fee basis.
Attwood Marshall Lawyers does not charge an uplift fee on claims we accept under our No Win, No Fee arrangement.
The Costs Agreement sets out exactly how costs are calculated and what you can expect at every stage. We believe in complete transparency: your costs will be explained to you in plain English before you commit to anything, so you always know where you stand.
Worried about what happens if you lose? Under our No Win, No Fee guarantee, you won’t be charged our professional legal fees if your claim is unsuccessful. Any other potential costs are explained to you clearly, in writing, before your matter proceeds.
How legal costs and disbursements work
One of the most common questions we’re asked is how much a No Win, No Fee claim actually costs. Our legal fees are based on the time and work involved in running your claim, not a percentage of your compensation. This matters: it means our fees are transparent, and your final payout isn’t eroded by a percentage cut.
Disbursements are the out-of-pocket expenses paid to third parties during your claim, which cover things like medical reports and court filing fees.
While some firms agree to pay these fees on behalf of their client, some law firms use litigation loans to fund these expenses, effectively borrowing money at commercial rates.
Often, the interest rates on these loans are very high and individuals can be charged the interest on top of the usual legal fees.
Attwood Marshall Lawyers does not take out litigation loans and we cover all the disbursements and outlays on cases accepted on a No Win, No Fee basis. This means no additional interest is accrued on these costs.
Types of claims we take on a No Win, No Fee basis
Our No Win, No Fee guarantee applies to all compensation claims.
In some instances, we will accept matters involving contesting a Will (Family Provision Claims) and Commercial Litigation matters against banks, financial planners and professionals on a No Win, No Fee basis.
Every matter is reviewed individually to see whether it qualifies under our No Win, No Fee policy. If you’re not sure, get in touch with our team.
How our No Win, No Fee service works
Getting started is simple, and there’s no cost to find out where you stand:
- Free case assessment. Use our 30-second eligibility checker or call us for a free, no-obligation discussion.
- We review your claim. We assess the prospects of your matter and confirm whether we can act on a No Win, No Fee basis.
- You sign a clear Costs Agreement. Everything is explained in plain English. No upfront legal fees.
- We run your claim. We handle the insurers, the paperwork and the disbursements while keeping you informed at every step.
- You pay only if and when you win. Our agreed fees and costs are settled from your successful outcome, with no uplift fee added to our professional legal fees.
Why Choose Attwood Marshall Lawyers?
NO WIN, NO FEE | NO UPLIFT FEE | NO LITIGATION LOANS | NO INTEREST ON DISBURSEMENTS
We have the experience you can rely on and a team that understands what’s at stake.
Attwood Marshall Lawyers has been helping people and changing lives for the better since 1946. Our dedicated compensation law team focuses exclusively on personal injury and compensation claims, giving you access to lawyers who understand the complexities of these cases and what it takes to pursue the compensation you deserve.
We’re a local law firm with deep roots in the communities we serve. When you choose Attwood Marshall Lawyers, you’ll have a team that takes the time to understand you and your circumstances, explains your options in plain English and keeps you informed throughout your claim.
We know that making a compensation claim is about more than legal paperwork. It’s about you, your recovery, your financial security, and getting your life back on track.
No Win, No Fee FAQs
What does No Win, No Fee mean?
It means you pay no upfront legal fees to start your claim, and if your claim is unsuccessful you are not charged our professional fees for the work we’ve done. If you win, our agreed fees and costs are settled from your compensation.
Do all No Win, No Fee lawyers charge the same fees?
No. “No Win, No Fee” describes when legal fees become payable; it does not mean every law firm charges the same amount or structures its costs in the same way.
Not all No Win, No Fee agreements are the same.
When comparing lawyers, ask how professional fees are calculated, whether an uplift fee applies, how disbursements are funded, whether interest is charged on those disbursements, and what costs could become payable if the claim is unsuccessful.
At Attwood Marshall Lawyers, we explain our Costs Agreement and how costs work before your claim proceeds.
What happens if I lose my case under a No Win, No Fee arrangement?
If you lose your case, we will not charge you for our legal costs and disbursements, provided we do not recover damages and/or costs from the insurer in relation to your matter.
However, a no win no fee arrangement does not protect you from costs that a court may order you to pay to the other side. If you lose your case, the defendants and/or their insurance company may ask the court to order you to pay their legal costs.
These costs are separate from our legal fees. While we will not charge you our costs and disbursements in the circumstances explained above, we do not cover costs that are awarded against you in favour of the defendants or their insurer.
Are there any upfront costs?
No. There are no upfront legal fees to begin a claim under our No Win, No Fee guarantee. In most matters we also fund disbursements — such as medical and court fees — as your claim progresses.
What is an uplift fee and does Attwood Marshall Lawyers charge one?
An uplift fee is an additional fee that some lawyers may charge under a conditional or No Win, No Fee costs agreement if a matter is successful.
In certain circumstances, Queensland law allows an uplift fee of up to 25% of the legal costs otherwise payable, excluding disbursements.
Attwood Marshall Lawyers does not charge an uplift fee on claims accepted under our No Win, No Fee arrangement.
Our professional fees are calculated in accordance with the Costs Agreement provided to you before your claim proceeds.
What is the difference between No Win, No Fee and pro bono?
Many people confuse the terms “No Win, No Fee” and pro bono. “No Win, No Fee” is taking on a case subject to being successful and obtaining damages or a payment as the pre-condition to charging.
If a lawyer takes a matter on a “pro bono” basis they usually do not charge anything to act on the matter, even if the matter settles.
While some large law firms take on a certain percentage of pro bono cases, it is becoming increasingly difficult for lawyers to act pro bono. Lawyers are the same as other business owners and have expenses and overheads to pay. If they are taking on “No Win, No Fee” cases which can take years to result in a judgment and costs to be paid, it is very difficult for some lawyers to fit in doing pro bono work as well as the “No Win, No Fee” cases.
There are many community and government funded legal centres that take on pro bono cases.
To find out about alternative legal support options, click here.
Is the first consultation free?
Yes. We offer a free, no-obligation initial consultation for personal injury and compensation claims so you can understand your options before committing to anything and find out the likely range of compensation you may be able to claim.
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