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Gepp & Sons

Gepp & Sons

This business development briefing highlights the key issues a business should consider when conducting a disciplinary procedure connected with misconduct or poor performance. The Acas Code of Practice (Acas Code) was introduced in 2009 to replace the statutory disciplinary procedures. Employers are required to follow the code in disciplinary situations. British expats and people with foreign holiday homes must take stock to deal with the new tax regime that came into force this month. less

RGM Solicitors

RGM Solicitors

Falkirk, Falkirk, Scotland, FK3 8AZ

At RGM we pride ourselves on being a traditional High Street Firm offering a wide range of legal services to the local community and beyond. Our Grangemouth office was opened in 1977. Since then we have opened a further office in Linlithgow in 1998 and both offices are now well established in the local community. We provide a full range of legal services to assist our clients in their home, family and business lives. less

Mackrell Marsh

Mackrell Marsh

Mackrell Marsh & Co solicitors is based in Brighton & Hove and has presence throughout Sussex and the South East. We are a friendly and approachable team working for you, with straight talking and no empty promises. As criminal solicitors we have experience of handling all types of cases from complex fraud, murder, to theft or public order offences. We are also expert motoring solicitors dealing with cases ranging from causing death by dangerous driving, drink driving, careless driving. less

Stone King

Stone King

Our aim is to provide practical solutions to problems based on our in-depth knowledge and experience. In addition to working with others on major conferences in the not-for-profit sector, we regularly run a range of seminars and workshops for our clients. These provide a relaxed and informal forum for discussion allowing our clients to obtain expert advice from specialists within our firm. less

Ashwood Law

Ashwood Law

Ashwood Law Wealth Management are Independent Financial Advisers (IFAs) and as such we have the benefit of being able to offer a wide range of services, products and advice from investments, inheritance tax (IHT) and retirement planning, to financial advice for savings, mortgages and much more. Our initial consultations are free and without obligation. We recommend tailored solutions for your current needs and circumstances to help you achieve your future goals. less

Capper & Jones Solicitors

Capper & Jones Solicitors

Mold, Flintshire, Wales, CH7 1LA

Our clients come from all over the North Wales area but primarily from Mold, nearby towns and its outlying villages, such as Buckley, Broughton, Hawarden, Connah's Quay, Caergwrle, Flint and Holywell. We also act for clients who live out of the area including clients living and working abroad. less

Astle Paterson Solicitors

Astle Paterson Solicitors

Astle Paterson (previously 'Bakewells') is a legal practice covering the Midlands including Staffordshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire and has been established in Burton upon Trent since 1983. We are rightly proud of Burton upon Trent's heritage and are excited by the town's continuing growth and economic prospects for the future. less

Richardsons & Co Solicitors

Richardsons & Co Solicitors

If you've suffered an accident and personal injury in the last three years that wasn't your fault, you are entitled to make a claim for personal injury compensation. Richardsons & Co Solicitors are expert injury solicitors, based in Cheshire and serving all of the UK, and will have experience of dealing with a personal injury claim just like yours. A successful personal injury claim can ensure you receive the compensation you deserve until you get back to normality. less

Campbell Law Solicitors

Campbell Law Solicitors

We are a law firm founded in 2004. We have quickly built a reputation for the quality of our work. We hold the Law Society's national law management quality mark, Lexcel, and hold two legal aid contracts in the categories of mental health and community care law. Since our inception we have brought many of the most important precedent-setting cases in the area of our practice. less

Keenan G

Keenan G

Keenan Solicitors is a firm of Solicitors based in Greenock and prominent both locally and throughout Scotland. The firm was founded in August 1996 by Gerry Keenan, the current Principal, who still plays a major role in the day to day running of the firm and in representing clients' interests in Court. less

Bryan & Armstrong

Bryan & Armstrong

We are proud of our standing in the community. Since 1866 we have successfully managed and handled the legal affairs of the people of Mansfield and surrounding areas. As one of the longest established firms in Mansfield we offer a reliable, professional and practical service to individuals and businesses. Our aim is to continue this tradition and deliver a quality service ensuring your needs remain at the forefront of our work. less

Lawclaim.net

Lawclaim.net

Lawclaim are no ordinary personal injury solicitors in London. We work on the same no win no fee basis as many other London law firms, but we remain a family firm with traditional family values at heart. We understand the needs of every client we act for and work that bit harder to get the results our clients deserve. Our clients receive a close personal service, so you'll never be just a number to us. less

Alfred Newton Solicitors

Alfred Newton Solicitors

We have always been a traditional family firm with traditional values. By this we mean that we do care about our clients, we do get to know our clients and we talk to them. In short we have time for our clients. We are a local firm having been in the same office at our Stockport address and on the same telephone number since 1933. The firm has expanded over the years and has a wealth of experience in a wide number of legal areas. less

Hughes Enterprise Law Practice

Hughes Enterprise Law Practice

Tony Hughes formed Hughes Enterprise Law Practice when he returned to his home town of Bristol in 2003. He identified the need for a new way of providing commercial law services to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as the people who run them. His approach is to work with every client, sharing his 30 years of legal experience (much of which has been gained whilst working in a top 50 law firm) to inform, enlighten and empower them - above all helping them to achieve their business goals. less

M R Law

M R Law

Harlow, Essex, East England, CM20 2NQ

Our team consists of highly experienced lawyers specialising in medical negligence and personal injury claims. From your initial call to us, you speak directly to one of our senior team members. Our services are paid by the responding party if you win and we take the risks of not getting paid at all if you lose. 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