Article: Vic: Law body warns of illegal legal advice

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Vic: Law body warns of illegal legal advice

A sharp increase in complaints about so-called bush lawyers has prompted the Law Institute of Victoria to issue a warning to consumers.

President BILL O'SHEA says the institute received 107 complaints about unqualified people giving legal advice last year -- up from 54 complaints in 1996.

Mr O'SHEA says those people will be investigated and prosecuted if appropriate.

He ...

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