Litigation
Clients seek out litigation lawyers when something has gone wrong and as litigation is an unfamiliar environment for many litigants, managing their expectations during the litigation process is key to containing risks in this area.
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What’s changing at the LPLC — and why it matters
The LPLC is changing the way we engage with the profession. We are looking to improve our services and how we provide support. As we mark 40 years of service, our purpose remains unchanged: giving peace of mind to the legal profession and the community.
What is evolving is how we listen, how we use evidence and insights, and how we design services that better reflect the needs of Victorian legal practitioners and national firms.
We are investing in better digital tools, simpler processes and more opportunities for practitioners and firms to contribute ideas, provide feedback and to share their experiences. These changes are intended to make it easier to access practical support, share your perspective and see how your insights help shape future improvements.
I look forward to sharing updates as this work progresses and to working with the profession.
Mary Maini
Chief Executive Officer
Personal Injury
Personal injury litigation is a specialist area of law that requires an in-depth knowledge of the legislation, time limits and case law. It also often involves dealing with the uncertainty of clients’ changing medical conditions and emotional wellbeing. We see claims where firms dabble in the area without the requisite expertise or they fail to set up systems to ensure they meet the time limits or manage clients appropriately.
Commercial
Commercial litigation involves a broad spectrum of litigation matters and claims occur when acting for both plaintiff and defendant. The mistakes occur at the start of matter by not issuing proceedings in time or joining the wrong party or not adequately articulating the claim, then during the matter with long delays in moving the matter forward and then at the end with clients being unhappy with the settlement or judgement.