On May 22 I wrote here that the Australian Chief Justice had recommended that lawyers must charge for value and that hourly billing was inappropriate. I provided a video clip of his comments. At the time, I sent him a copy of Value Based Fees and congratulated him on his remarks and insights.
This morning I received the following note (I’ve removed the personal contact information) and I look forward to hearing from him:
Dear Dr Weiss
This is to acknowledge receipt and thank you for your letter and book to
the Hon Chief Justice Martin. He will be very grateful for your comments
and interest.
His Honour is currently on a court circuit in the north-west of our State
for two weeks, but will respond to you personally as soon as practicable.
Yours sincerely
Christina Curtis
Executive Assistant to the
Hon Wayne Martin
Chief Justice of Western Australia
