Claiming Higher Litigant Rate

Summary

In England, litigants in person can typically claim £19 per hour. However, with legal qualifications, you may claim more by proving case complexity and necessity. The Civil Procedure Rules generally cap the rate unless exceptional circumstances are shown. To claim more, provide evidence of your qualifications, demonstrate the cases complexity, and show the necessity of your involvement. If your business was impacted, document lost income, keep detailed timesheets, compare business performance, and collect client correspondence. Consider consulting a solicitor for detailed advice.

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How to claim more than £*/hour successfully? Am I capped by the civil procedures role? What if I can't prove a direct financial loss
To claim more than £*/hour as a litigant in person in England:
- Provide evidence of your legal qualifications, such as your LLB degree.
- Demonstrate the complexity of your case.
- Show that your involvement was necessary and justified.
Regarding the Civil Procedure Rules, they generally cap the rate at £*/hour unless exceptional circumstances are proven. If you can't prove direct financial loss, it may be challenging to claim more. Have you considered consulting a solicitor for detailed advice on this?
I run my own recruitment business on a contingency basis. It took all my focus from my business to * hours preparing for this case.
It sounds like you dedicated significant time to your case, which may help justify a higher rate. Here are some steps you might consider:
- Document the complexity: Detail the case's complexity and why it required your legal expertise.
- Show necessity: Explain why your involvement was crucial to the case.
- Impact on business: Highlight how this affected your business operations.
Have you gathered any evidence or documentation to support these points?
How to gather evidence of impact on my business?
Case Rating: *
To gather evidence of the impact on your business, consider the following steps:
- Document Lost Income: Show records of lost clients or deals due to your focus on the case.
- Detailed Timesheets: Keep a log of the hours spent on the case versus business activities.
- Business Performance Reports: Compare business performance before and during the case.
- Client Correspondence: Collect emails or communications showing missed opportunities.
Have you already started gathering any of these types of evidence?