max  legal

           Workplace Lawyers

phone (03) 9766 4788
fax (03) 9766 4748
email: mail@maxlegal.com.au

Online enquiry

Our normal policy is that all new enquiriesincluding requests for advice or urgent advicemust be submitted online with the form below.

All information received by us is treated as strictly private and confidential, in line with the legal and ethical duties of all lawyers.

NO WIN NO CHARGE - OUR APPROACH

We believe it is important that people have access to justice; access to proper lawyers that is, not shady “industrial advocates” who are not qualified legally and who target and exploit the most vulnerable people in the community.

We offer full or partial “no win no charge” arrangements for people who would otherwise not be able to pursue their case properly. You will need to apply below. Each case is considered individually, on merit.  Please note that our workloads fluctuate and we cannot guarantee to take on any case at any time (whether paid or “no win no charge”).

If you are prepared to make some contribution towards funding your case (e.g. by agreeing to pay the Administration/Expenses Fee; or by paying for “fixed fee advice”) that tells us very clearly that you are serious about your case and it may help us in deciding whether we will offer to take on your case.  However we understand that not everyone can afford to make a financial contribution towards their case, so you should apply anyway if you believe your case has merit.

Please understand that the no win no charge arrangement is for case work - not for initial advice. Although we do not provide "free advice" as such, we may at our discretion offer a free consultation IF we think your case has merit, based on the information provided to us in your online enquiry form.

In summary, if you believe in your case, we will try to help but it is only fair that you contribute something unless there is genuine financial hardship. 

ONLINE ENQUIRY FORM

Please answer as many questions as possible, and hit Submit. We will attempt to respond as soon as possible, but we cannot accept any responsibility for any missed deadline or other consequences caused. If you have problems submitting or other questions, please email us at the address above.

First name:
Family name:
Gender: Male:>       Female:>
Your private email address:
Home address:
Telephone contacts: Home> 
Mobile> 
Do you require fixed fee consultation/advice ($330 for telephone or $440 for face-to-face)? For more details see the Advice page. Yes:>       No:>
"No win no charge" applicants: If offered a "no win no charge arrangement", can you contribute $350 towards administration and other expenses? Yes, can pay upfront:>   
Can pay later:>   
No, not at all:>
Date employment commenced?
If terminated, what was the date?
Did you resign? Yes:>  No:> Not applicable:>
Are you still employed and under pressure to: Resign or sign documents?
Answer allegations?
Respond about another issue?
Have  you been a victim of discrimination because of your... Race or religion?  
Gender?
Family responsibilities?
Disability/Illness?
Absence from work?
Sexual preference?
Age? 
Have you been subjected to... Sexual harassment?
Workplace bullying?
Type of work performed; and weekly salary / wages:
Will you consider paying additional "out of pocket expenses" (e.g. barrister's fees) if that becomes necessary? Yes:>      No:>
Other information you think we may  need. (Note: You can paste up to 2 pages of text here.)
Please check  your EMAIL  address and other details are correct BEFORE submitting

 

 

All enquiries

Our normal policy is that all new enquiriesincluding requests for advice or urgent advicemust be submitted online with the form on this page.

Information received by us is treated as strictly private and confidential, in line with the legal and ethical duties of all lawyers.

NO WIN NO CHARGE

If you would like to apply for a full or partial "no win no charge" arrangement for a potential legal case, (e.g. unfair dismissal, discrimination or sexual harassment) you will give yourself the best chance if you:

  • do not delay - strict time limits apply for some legal cases
  • come to us right from the start - not after you or someone else has tried to resolve your case
  • do not resign
  • provide accurate details - we expect complete honesty

In most cases we will promptly assess your application and let you know whether your matter is suitable for a "no win no charge" arrangement.

If you cannot afford any fees at all you should still apply and we will consider your enquiry and let you know if we can offer a “no win no charge agreement”. However, you must appreciate that we are not a "free advice" service, and therefore we do not provide online enquirers with case assessments or advice.