Lawyers Hike Prices: Point Value Rises from 45 to 50 Dinars!
Brace yourselves, legal help in Serbia is getting more expensive! The Serbian Bar Association has decided to increase the value of the point used to calculate lawyers’ fees from 45 to 50 dinars. This means lawyers can now charge higher prices for their services, and the reason is clear — inflation is hitting hard everywhere.
What does this mean for you?
The point value is a key parameter in the lawyers’ tariff. Each legal action has a certain number of points, and now these points are multiplied by a higher value — 50 dinars instead of the previous 45. For example, in criminal proceedings, a lawyer’s fee depends on the severity of the threatened sentence. If the sentence is between three and five years in prison, the number of points is multiplied by the new value, meaning legal services will cost a few dinars more per point, which can add up to tens or hundreds of dinars more per case.
Inflation is the main culprit
The Board of the Serbian Bar Association made this decision at a session held on June 21 to preserve the real value of lawyers’ fees amid rising prices. Inflation has affected everyone, and lawyers had to adjust their tariffs to the new economic conditions.
When do the new tariffs take effect?
The decision was published in the Official Gazette on June 27 and takes effect on the eighth day after publication, meaning lawyers can apply the new, higher tariffs starting from early July.
What is included in the calculation?
The tariff covers not only the fee for the lawyer’s work but also reimbursement of costs necessary to perform the entrusted tasks. This means additional costs, such as administrative or travel expenses, will likely become more expensive as well.
How to calculate the new price?
The Serbian Bar Association’s website provides a detailed tariff with the number of points for various legal actions, from drafting contracts to representation in criminal proceedings. Now, just multiply the number of points by the new value of 50 dinars to get the new price of the service.
Is this the end of price hikes?
Probably not. Inflation continues to pressure the economy, and lawyers are just one sector adjusting prices. If the situation does not stabilize, we can expect further increases in the cost of legal assistance.
Conclusion
If you plan to hire a lawyer, prepare for higher costs. Lawyers have raised the point value from 45 to 50 dinars, meaning their services will be more expensive. Inflation is the main reason, and the new tariff takes effect in early July. Follow the Serbian Bar Association’s website for details and calculate how much legal help will cost in the future.
So, have you already received a bill with the new prices? Or are you thinking about seeking justice on your own? Share your experience or tell a funny story from a law office — maybe it will cheer us up in these pricier times!
