Frequently asked questions

Does the opposing party pay my legal fees?

If you use a lawyer and the court rules in your favour, the losing party will have to pay you legal fees. This is a fixed amount, linked to the value of the case.

There is therefore no system in which your legal fees are borne one-on-one by an opposing party, in most cases the legal fees will cover these costs largely or completely.

Click here to find out the exact amounts of the legal fees.

Which court do the LM&DS lawyers plead before?

Because we have specialists in various areas, we are at home in all
courts.

We plead before all Belgian courts and tribunals, both in Dutch and
French.

What does provisional enforceability or provisional enforceability mean?

Provisional enforceability means that the court's decision can be enforced even if an appeal (or other legal remedy) is filed against the decision.

Do LM&DS lawyers work in the pro-deo system?

You cannot call on LM&DS lawyers via the pro-deo system.

If you wish to call on a pro-deo lawyer, we would like to refer you to the Bureau voor Juridisch Bijstand. (advocaat.be/nl/praktisch/wat-doet-een-BJB)

What is covered by the professional secrecy of the assistance of a lawyer?
What does it mean that a lawyer cannot act because of a conflict of interest?

The assistance of a lawyer offers a number of rock-solid guarantees, including
professional secrecy.

This guarantees that the information you provide will only be used in your interest and
will be kept secret.

If you wish to call on a lawyer and he determines that there is even the slightest risk that this could breach confidential information that another client has entrusted to him, or if there is possibly another party involved for whom he is acting, he will inform you that he cannot help you in this case because of a conflict of interest.

Is it useful to hire a lawyer in the event of a traffic violation or an accident?

If you are involved in an accident or have to appear before the police court, it is certainly useful to have one of our lawyers assist you. They prepare this meticulously with a view to the best possible result. Moreover, their intervention will in almost all cases be covered by the insurer of your vehicle.

How much does an initial consultation cost?

For an initial consultation in which we explain our vision of the case, an amount of 100.00 euros, including VAT, will be charged.

Have you been convicted by the police court? In that case, the initial consultation is free.

Can I use LM&DS for debt collection?

Certainly. We have a well-oiled system to collect your invoices in a way that is interesting for you.

If you use us for debt collection, we also provide a favorable rate for this.