<description>&lt;p&gt;Lawyers say they can't pinpoint the reason there's been an increase in complaints.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The Law Society's annual report reveals more clients are raising their concerns, particularly around incompetence. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;New Zealand Law Association Vice President Julie-Anne Kincade told Andrew Dickens with more people using AI to research their legal issues, they're needing to manage expectations.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;She welcomes clients doing their own research but it's important people remember lawyers are the experts.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;LISTEN ABOVE &amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener"&gt;omnystudio.com/listener&lt;/a&gt; for privacy information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge

Newstalk ZB

Julie-Anne Kincade: NZ Law Association Vice President on the increase in complaints against lawyers

DEC 15, 20253 MIN
Early Edition with Ryan Bridge

Julie-Anne Kincade: NZ Law Association Vice President on the increase in complaints against lawyers

DEC 15, 20253 MIN

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Lawyers say they can't pinpoint the reason there's been an increase in complaints.  The Law Society's annual report reveals more clients are raising their concerns, particularly around incompetence.   New Zealand Law Association Vice President Julie-Anne Kincade told Andrew Dickens with more people using AI to research their legal issues, they're needing to manage expectations.  She welcomes clients doing their own research but it's important people remember lawyers are the experts.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.