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From EUR 22 per hour to EUR 143 per agreement: the rules of the unofficial lawyers

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Briefings

The Portuguese Order of Lawyers published a 269-page manual to standardize rules for the SADT system, including lawyer fees. Key figures include a 22-hour hourly rate and 143.10 euros for resolving a case via agreement. The manual aims to clarify procedures for official lawyers and interns, with a presentation scheduled for October 19, 2026, at the Lisbon Salão Nobre. Approximately 11,000 lawyers are currently registered in the SADT system.

Key points

• The Portuguese Order of Lawyers (OA) published a 269-page manual to standardize rules for the SADT system, including lawyer fees and procedures for official lawyers and interns.
• The manual specifies a 22-hour hourly rate for judicial interventions and 143.10 euros for resolving a case via agreement, calculated based on a 28.62-euro reference unit.

Context

This briefing covers the Portuguese legal system's mechanism for assisting economically disadvantaged individuals, where the State manages lawyer appointments and payments. The manual aims to unify procedures and clarify practical questions for lawyers and interns registered in the SADT system.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to the OA's published manual and a single presentation event. It does not include data on the total number of SADT users, the specific number of official lawyers, or the total volume of cases processed. The manual is non-binding and does not constitute a legal obligation.

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