What are the costs of paying a lawyer’s bar membership and membership fees?
Canada (Federal), Canada
The following excerpt is from Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada v. Treasury Board, 2019 FPSLREB 112 (CanLII):
The employer adds that article 21 covers the payment of membership, registration, or other related fees, which means fees related to registration and membership. It provided as an example some of the costs incurred by lawyers. It explained that after articling, when it hires a lawyer, it pays the lawyer’s bar membership, bar exam fees, and other similar fees. It brought to my attention paragraphs 47 and 54 of Association of Justice Counsel v. Treasury Board, 2015 PSLREB 23. Paragraph 47 reads as follows:
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
Is a plaintiff entitled to an award of attorney's fees and costs if the contract includes a provision for fees and cost? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Can a federal court order a prepayment of fees or costs by a person who makes affidavit that he is unable to pay such costs? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Can a litigant who is unable to pay the required fees or security to commence a legal action proceed without paying? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Can an attorney who multiplies the proceedings in any case unreasonably and vexatiously be required to pay personal costs or fees? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the burden of establishing that a lawyer's fees are commensurate with those of a similar lawyer in the community? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Does a plaintiff have to pay a filing fee or portion of the filing fee? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Does a provision in the Costs Decision for fees for a second counsel for second counsel preclude a non-lawyer such as the patent agent? (Canada (Federal), Canada)
Can a contingency fee arrangement between Darby and his lawyer affect an award of attorney's fees? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
How have courts dealt with cases where a defendant was unknowingly represented as a lawyer by a lawyer who had never been admitted to membership of any bar? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Does a plaintiff have to pay a filing fee or portion of the filing fee to proceed in forma pauperis pursuant to Section 1915(a) of the Federal Tax Act? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
