(crossposted from !brussels)
How are unbanked people and those with cashless bank accounts expected to pay lawyers if the money they have for the lawyer is in cash?
Why are lawyers of all people not trusted with cash? Can’t lawyers be disbarred if they do something dodgy?
I was told that by a lawyer who gives free advice. I do not know if it’s all circumstances or just some. This also came up in the parent thread. I would love to have a source to reference and to read myself.
Around 15 years ago I consulted a lawyer for some advice (before I knew about the gratis advice service), and was charged €50 if paying cash. Was told I could pay electronically but then it costs slightly more and gets messy with VAT or something… I don’t recall the details. But I would be surprised if that law office still operates that way today.