Lawyer bullying for payment without disclosing fees and terms.

Do not deal with this man, without knowing EXACTLY what you are in for. We used him for the second time as referred by our mutual friend to give us only advice. My first encounter with Vaughan did not occur fees but that was not the case this time round.

My request was not even for his services other than his opinion regarding my body corporate rules as an owner. However, NO MENTION of fees AT ALL as the previous time nothing was charged or discussed.

Unexpectedly, I had received a hefty bill and found Vaughan rude, and unable to compromise with. That is extremely unfair to surprise people with costs. All legal practitioners surely have to make people aware of their terms and costs? Otherwise, the function of the Legal Practice Council to act in the public interest. The Legal Practice Council is committed to protecting the public against unprofessional and irresponsible conduct by legal practitioners.

If you look at my communication with Vaughan, https://goo.gl/maps/ndRDqMBX64c78Mmt5

I paid him as the threats where coming in frequently and after payment he demanded another R80 for a letter of demand. He demanded to know where I lived, otherwise additional costs of tracing me would apply.

Be careful who you deal with!