Client introduction email - Legal Aid

Client introduction - Legal Aid

Community Law Waikato
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We have agreed to open a file for you to do the following (if left blank this section will not be included in the client's email)
Is there anything you require from the client to begin working on their file?
Nothing at this time - we have everything we need to start working on your file. But we may be in touch to request more information.Replace the default message with your requirements.

Kia ora {whatIs},
Via email: {whatIs151}

Thank you for contacting Community Law Waikato for your legal matter. This email gives you information on the service we will provide you.

1.		Terms of engagement
		The terms of engagement tell you the rules we will follow as your lawyers. You can read our terms of engagement here - Terms of Engagement.

2.		Assigned Solicitor
		I am the Solicitor who has been assigned to your file. I have overall responsibility for your file, but other Community Law Waikato staff may also work on your file. Sometimes, we have to change the Solicitor for your file. You will be told if your Solicitor changes.
3.		Authority to Act
		If you have not done so already please follow the link to complete and sign our Authority to Act form.
4.		Legal Aid for Refugee Claimants
	a)	Legal aid may be available for your refugee claim. Legal aid is Government funding to pay for help with the claim process and appeal if necessary.
	b)	I am a supervised legal aid provider. My lead provider is Carole Curtis.
	c)	We will make an application to legal aid for a grant to pay for your claim.
	d)	Legal aid is a grant. It is not always free. You may be required to repay your legal aid grant and pay a user charge fee.
	e)	If legal aid declines the application, we will provide you with referrals to other refugee lawyers.
	f)	More information is available in the legal aid section of our terms of engagement.

5.		What we can do for you
		We have agreed to open a file for you to do the following:
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6.		What we need from you
		Before we can start working on your file, we need:
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		Please use this link here to upload any requested documents.

		We will keep you updated, and we will talk to you if any advice changes.

		If you have any questions, please contact us by phone or email.

		Ngaa mihi,

Angela Smith LLB
Barrister & Solicitor | Legal Services Manager

P 0800 529 482 | extn 211 | DDI 07 788 0991
E angela@clwaikato.org.nz | www.clwaikato.org.nz | www.communitylaw.org.nz
Level 2 | 109 Anglesea Street | PO Box 1319 | Hamilton | 3240

This email message and accompanying data may contain information that is confidential and subject to legal privilege. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that any use, alteration, dissemination, distribution or copying of this email message or data is prohibited. If you have received this email message in error, please notify us immediately and erase all copies of this message and attachments. Emails may be susceptible to data corruption, interception and unauthorised amendment. We do not accept liability for any such occurrence or the consequences thereof. Thank you.
Caitlin Harrison LLB (Hons) BSocSc
Barrister & Solicitor

P 0800 529 482 | extn 215 | DDI 07 788 0415
E caitlin@clwaikato.org.nz | www.clwaikato.org.nz | www.communitylaw.org.nz
Level 2 | 109 Anglesea Street | PO Box 1319 | Hamilton | 3240

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Ellen Hockey LLB
Barrister & Solicitor

P 0800 529 482 | extn 223 | DDI 07 788 0997
E ellen@clwaikato.org.nz | www.clwaikato.org.nz | www.communitylaw.org.nz
Level 2 | 109 Anglesea Street | PO Box 1319 | Hamilton | 3240

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Harriet Youn LLB/BCom (Otago)
Barrister & Solicitor

P 0800 529 482 | Extn 217 | DDI 07 788 0996
E harriet@clwaikato.org.nz | www.clwaikato.org.nz | www.communitylaw.org.nz
Level 2 | 109 Anglesea Street | PO Box 1319 | Hamilton | 3240

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Leah Dangen BA/LLB
Barrister & Solicitor

P 0800 529 482 | extn 212 | DDI 07 788 0998
E leah@clwaikato.org.nz | www.clwaikato.org.nz | www.communitylaw.org.nz
Level 2 | 109 Anglesea Street | PO Box 1319 | Hamilton | 3240

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Madison Russell LLB (Hons)/BA
Barrister & Solicitor

P 0800 529 482 | extn 208 | DDI 07 788 0994
E madison@clwaikato.org.nz | www.clwaikato.org.nz | www.communitylaw.org.nz
Level 2 | 109 Anglesea Street | PO Box 1319 | Hamilton | 3240

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Marree Sylva LLB/BA (Hons)
Barrister & Solicitor - Community Law Waikato

P 0800 529 482 | extn 214 | DDI 07 807 9921
E marree@clwaikato.org.nz | www.clwaikato.org.nz | www.communitylaw.org.nz
Level 2 | 109 Anglesea Street | PO Box 1319 | Hamilton | 3240

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Neil Shaw LLB
Barrister & Solicitor

P 0800 529 482 | extn 207 | DDI 07 788 0536
E neil@clwaikato.org.nz | www.clwaikato.org.nz | www.communitylaw.org.nz
Level 2 | 109 Anglesea Street | PO Box 1319 | Hamilton | 3240

This email message and accompanying data may contain information that is confidential and subject to legal privilege. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that any use, alteration, dissemination, distribution or copying of this email message or data is prohibited. If you have received this email message in error, please notify us immediately and erase all copies of this message and attachments. Emails may be susceptible to data corruption, interception and unauthorised amendment. We do not accept liability for any such occurrence or the consequences thereof. Thank you.
Jadin Hooper He/Him| BSc/LLB (Hons)
Barrister & Solicitor

P 0800 529 482 | extn 204 | DDI 07 788 0095
E jadin@clwaikato.org.nz | www.clwaikato.org.nz | www.communitylaw.org.nz
Level 2 | 109 Anglesea Street | PO Box 1319 | Hamilton | 3240

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Juanita Bennett LLB/BMS
Barrister & Solicitor - General Manager

P 0800 529 482 | extn 202
E juanita@clwaikato.org.nz | www.clwaikato.org.nz | www.communitylaw.org.nz
Level 2 | 109 Anglesea Street | PO Box 1319 | Hamilton | 3240

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Justin Young LLB (Hons)
Barrister & Solicitor

P 0800 529 482 | extn 206 | DDI 07 788 0992
E justin@clwaikato.org.nz | www.clwaikato.org.nz | www.communitylaw.org.nz
Level 2 | 109 Anglesea Street | PO Box 1319 | Hamilton | 3240

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Toni Crause LLB
Barrister & Solicitor

P 0800 529 482 | extn 210 | DDI 09 801 2925
E toni@clwaikato.org.nz | www.clwaikato.org.nz | www.communitylaw.org.nz
Level 2 | 109 Anglesea Street | PO Box 1319 | Hamilton | 3240

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Aroha Wainui MSoc.Sc/LLB (Hons)/Milr
Legal Assistant

P 0800 529 482 | extn 213 | DDI 07 880 0029
E aroha@clwaikato.org.nz | www.clwaikato.org.nz | www.communitylaw.org.nz
Level 2 | 109 Anglesea Street | PO Box 1319 | Hamilton | 3240

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