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Hedleys

Hedleys

Hedleys & Co have provided legal services to clients in Sunderland and the surrounding area for over 100 years. In recent years we have expanded our delivery boundaries and now provide our legal services in locations throughout the UK, satisfying growing customer demands. The practice has been trusted for generations to provide an efficient service giving clear advice and practical legal solutions at a fair price to both private and business clients. less

Richard Griffiths

Richard Griffiths

Richard Griffiths & Co is a family-run firm of solicitors with offices in Salisbury, New Milton and Chippenham. We have a highly skilled team of fee earners and together with our experienced team of support staff we pride ourselves on providing our clients with clear, professional and accessible advice and assistance throughout every stage of their case. We can assist you with queries in relation to all of the following services listed below. less

Eric Robinson Solicitors

Eric Robinson Solicitors

In 2014, Eric Robinson Solicitors celebrated its Golden Anniversary. After 50 years of serving clients in all areas of both private and commercial law, the firm has earned an enviable reputation for hard work, ambition and the high standards of service which has seen it prosper during a period of tremendous change in the legal profession. less

Whitehead & Low Solicitors

Whitehead & Low Solicitors

Whitehead & Low Solicitors are a niche, active and experienced firm of Solicitors based in Northumberland, providing employment, commercial, business and family advice to clients throughout England and Wales. We assist clients who range from private individuals and exciting one person start-up businesses to large, regional companies. We work hard with our clients to ensure they know what the outcomes may be and why. less

Berkleys Solicitors

Berkleys Solicitors

Our highly experienced team of personal injury solicitors work tirelessly to ensure our clients receive the maximum compensation they are entitled to. The Berkleys Solicitors team are passionate about recovering compensation for people who've been affected by another person's negligence. less

Walker

Walker

We cover various areas of law from housing and property including commercial, family, crime, personal injury and wills, probate and trusts. The firm has recently expanded to include company work, employment law, and landlord and tenant work, again both for businesses and individuals. We can advise you on your matter, assist you throughout the process, making the correct applications and filing defences for example, and represent you in court or tribunal. less

Dawson & Burgess Solicitors

Dawson & Burgess Solicitors

When the Law Society was founded in 1845, Dawson & Burgess was already providing legal services for the people of Doncaster. Originally specialising in conveyancing and probate, we now offer a full range of legal services. In September 2010 Dawson & Burgess amalgamated with Bell, Dallman & Co who have been based in Armthorpe, Doncaster since 1986. We take pride in understanding the needs of our clients and offer home visits, appointments at convenient times and competitive fees. less

Crallan Family & Divorce Solicitors

Crallan Family & Divorce Solicitors

As a specialist family lawyer with over 23 years experience Richard is well aware of the destructive effect that divorce can have upon the lives of spouses and their children. As a result Richard is keen to resolve issues constructively. Richard is aware that many clients going through divorce need support and protection if they are to emerge from the process with their dignity intact and with a fair and secure financial future ahead of them. less

Lacey Simon Associates

Lacey Simon Associates

Simon Lacey Law Associates is a firm of Solicitors with an office in central Weymouth. The firm was established in 2003. Prior to this Simon Lacey was a Partner with the firm of Nantes Solicitors and established the firm after Nantes decided not to continue with publicly funded work. Simon Lacey successfully ran his own criminal practice prior to its incorporation with Nantes Solicitors in the latter part of 1997. less

Ackers Clayton Reeve Solicitors

Ackers Clayton Reeve Solicitors

Every individual is a valued client of the firm. We aim to provide you with efficient, effective and value for money legal services that meet your particular needs over the long term. We are firm believers that a good solicitor must not only operate to the highest professional standards but also become a trusted ally and partner in helping clients deal with the ups and downs of life. less

Dixon Phillips Solicitors

Dixon Phillips Solicitors

We contacted Dixon Phillips on the recommendation of our commercial property agent to discuss an appropriate corporate structure for our newly established business park and found Paul and Michelle to be both knowledgeable and helpful. We have subsequently placed further instructions with them and regularly recommended their services to others. less

S J Law

S J Law

SJ LAW SOLICITORS based in the heart of East London offer an unrivalled 24 criminal defence service. During our 20 years, we have organically expanded our operations into being one of the largest criminal defence law firms in the country as a result of simply being one of the best firms of criminal solicitors London has to offer. less

Emmet J Kelly

Emmet J Kelly

Have you suffered unnecessarily because of a traffic accident that wasn't your fault? Maybe you're selling your house and you need professional solicitors to take care of the legal elements of this process? When it comes to legal matters no one wants to compromise on the standard of the service they receive. Emmet J Kelly and Co provides a fantastic service to clients in the Banbridge and Hilltown areas, please call us today to find out more. less

Tuckers Solicitors

Tuckers Solicitors

The firm undertakes both private and legal aid work and has a first class in-house advocacy team, consisting of Barristers and Solicitor Higher Court Advocates. Tuckers Solicitors is ranked as a top tier, premier law firm by both Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500, who note that the firm is a 'significant force in the market, and wins peer respect for its marvellous work' and is a 'top quality and efficient full service outfit'. less

Stewart & Bennett

Stewart & Bennett

Stewart & Bennett are a forward-looking firm of Solicitors based in Dunoon, Argyll. They deal with property, litigation and private client advice - 'from wills to wind farms'. They offer an Estate Agency service linked to GSPC - the single largest property marketing network in west central Scotland. Stewart & Bennett are agents for the Scottish Building Society. Email us using the 'Contact' tab if you want to receive our quarterly eNewsletter containing information on topical subjects. less

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There is a whole number of reasons why you may want or need to engage with the service of a solicitor. No matter your reason, if you are in need of a good solicitor, it is understandable that you don’t know where to begin with when searching for one. With so many solicitors offering their services in your area, it is easy to get overwhelmed by the many options, especially in this pretty stressful time of your life, when you need the help of a solicitor. Whatever you legal problem is, finding the right solicitor may turn into a challenge. However, finding a reliable, experienced, and knowledgeable solicitor is also very crucial and important for resolving your legal problem. With thousands and thousands of solicitors and firms in the country, no one has the time, energy, or even desire to go through all of them, make a research, and based on that find the right solicitors. It is about time to start narrowing down the list as much as you can and find the quickest and most effective way to target and find the right solicitor for your needs and case. Here are some helpful ideas and tips on how to find the right solicitor in this article.

Common Reasons Why You Need a Solicitor

Here is a list of some of the most common reasons and legal problems why people will be in need of the help of a solicitor. However, keep in mind that in case your legal problem is not mentioned here, it doesn’t mean that a solicitor will not be able to help you. Always make sure to contact a solicitor and share as much about your legal problem as possible, so they will be able to decide whether they have the experience and knowledge to help you or not.

• An accident at work

• A road traffic accident

• Clinical negligence

• An industrial disease

• An unfair dismissal claim

• A settlement agreement

• A discrimination claim

• A constructive dismissal claim

Get Recommendations for a Solicitor

First things first, no matter what type of a professional you are looking for, a solicitor included, you start by checking out recommendations and referrals from people you know and you trust and they have an experience with a solicitor. Recommendations and referrals for a solicitor are always helpful and a very high proportions of the new clients of a solicitor come from word of mouth and recommendations. However, make sure that recommendations are for a solicitor who is working on a relevant to your legal problem field and they can actually help you, otherwise you will waste your time. There are different legal disciplines and a solicitor will be experienced and focused in one or a couple of them. So make sure to research the solicitors with the right expertise to help you resolve your legal problem.

When Choosing a Solicitor: The Bigger Firm Does Not Mean the Better

Just because a firm of solicitors is a big one, it does not mean that is a good and reliable firm. However, it often means that a big solicitor firm will have a big advertising budget. In fact, a smaller solicitor firm will be able to provide you with a lot more personal attention and care and spend more time on helping your case.

It Is Not Necessarily to Hire a Local Solicitor

Most of the people will opt for a solicitor in their area, assuming it will be easier to work with a local solicitor. Communication with your solicitor now is no more limited by meetings in person, thanks to the digital area we live in, it is so easy to speak to your solicitor at any moment you need their help. Of course, there is nothing wrong if you decide to work with a local solicitor, if you find them to be the right choice for you. However, just keep in mind you are not limited.

Communication with the Solicitor is Important

Of course, communication is the most important thing you and your professional legal advisor and representative will have in the context of your relationship. Poor communication can definitely be a deal breaker. That is why you want to choose a solicitor who is good at communicating with you and you feel comfortable enough to share all details of your legal problem with them. You want to work with a professional, who can always take your calls or give back calls and, in general, is ready to speak to you whenever you need their help, assistance, and advice. Honest and clear communication is so important for the relationship shared between you and your solicitor and it will often determine if you decide to continue working with them or switch to another specialist in the branch.

Check Out Online Reviews for a Solicitor

Of course, besides getting recommendations and referrals from people you know in person, you can always check what the online space has to offer. There are many reviews and people sharing their impressions and opinions about solicitors they have hired for a bunch of different sorts of legal problems. It is a good way to gather additional recommendations and you can often base your decision on all the opinions you have collected and checked both online and offline. However, be aware of the fact there may be some biased and subjective reviews so don’t approach every review with trust.

When Choosing a Solicitor, Go With Your Guts

All of the tips and ideas shared above will help you narrow down your list of potential professionals to hire, however, at the end of the day you should also trust your instinct and go with your guts. In order to make your instinct help you, make sure you meet the solicitor you consider hiring in person and speak to them. It will be easier for you to make a final decision you won’t regret once you have spoke to the solicitor and asked all your questions, deciding based on the answers you get.

Common reasons why you need a solicitor
Get recommendations for a solicitor
When choosing a solicitor: the bigger firm does not mean the better
It is not necessarily to hire a local solicitor
Communication with the solicitor is important
Check out online reviews for a solicitor
When choosing a solicitor, go with your guts