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McLernon Moynagh Solicitors

McLernon Moynagh Solicitors

McLernon Moynagh is a dynamic law practice based in Holywood, County Down. Our offices are located on High Street and there is free parking nearby. Our practice offers competitive rates for all work and, where available, we can assist in obtaining legal aid on a client's behalf. Please contact us directly if you wish to have an assessment of your eligibility for legal aid. less

NWS Family Solicitors Sheffield

NWS Family Solicitors Sheffield

Whatever your family situation, you can be assured that we will work on your behalf to resolve the situation as effectively as possible. We will give you expert legal advice and sympathetic support, and at all times maintain your confidentiality. Norrie Waite & Slater have a highly experienced team of family solicitors based at our branches throughout Sheffield, Rotherham and Killamarsh. less

Law Abroad

Law Abroad

Underwoods Solicitors was founded in 1991. It is a wholly independent law firm owned and managed by Kerry Underwood and Robert Males. Hemel Hempstead based, and very proud of it, the firm has a worldwide reputation and has significant African work and connections. Pro bono solicitors to Cape Town Opera in South Africa and England. Advisers to Commonwealth governments. less

Balfour Law

Balfour Law

We are delighted to announce that Balfour Law and Hunt & Coombs Solicitors merged on Monday 7th April, creating one of the strongest Personal Injury and Civil Litigation teams in the Peterborough and East Anglia region. Now operating from the Peterborough office at Hunt & Coombs Solicitors, clients will have access to a wider and more in depth range of services, supported by teams and resources that are among the best in the area. less

McKee Solicitors

McKee Solicitors

We offer a dedicated Legal Service to Private Clients and Businesses throughout Northern Ireland, combining professionalism and expertise with a personal approach that lays a foundation for a lasting relationship. McKee Solicitors is the trading name of DM McKee Limited, a company registered in Northern Ireland under company number NI614935 with registered offices at 19 High Street, Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland BT53 6AH. less

Brough Hall

Brough Hall

The firm of Tinn Criddle & Co solicitors can truly claim to be one of the very earliest established legal practices in the country. The legal business now carried on from 6 High Street, Alford has its roots in the seventeenth century and, in its present recognisable form, from the mid-1700's! less

OH Parsons

OH Parsons

FREE Advice and Representation at an Employment Tribunal if the union cannot resolve the issues themselves. Specialist Personal Injury Solicitors OH Parsons have successfully secured compensation of £85,000 for a member of UCATT who had an accident on site at work. Our client, a Formwork Joiner, was working on site when an excavator operative was unloading the steel frames nearby without a banksman. less

Ross & Son

Ross & Son

To do this we will use modern aids such as computers and the internet but not at the expense of traditional values (although we no longer have quill pens!). David Howes - A Solicitor with over 30 years post qualification experience. He works part time for the Practice and has his own firm, in the same building, where he undertakes mainly Family and Matrimonial work. She is not a Solicitor but has been doing Conveyancing work for the firm for more years than she cares to remember! less

Lovetts Solicitors

Lovetts Solicitors

We're a firm of solicitors established in 2013 by Doreen Lovett​ on Wilmslow Road in Cheadle, Cheshire. We deal with both corporate and personal law. We pride ourselves on bringing expertise and friendliness to all our work. We're real, approachable people and we offer decades of experience without charging big city prices. It's the way that we treat our clients that really matters. less

Handley Law

Handley Law

We are proud to offer a professional, friendly service and are committed to providing the highest level of client care. We specialise is Personal Injury Claims and have many years experience in helping people with Road Traffic Accidents, Accidents at Work, Slips and Trips, Criminal Injuries Claims, Product Liability and Clinical Negligence Claims. less

Peace Legal Solicitors

Peace Legal Solicitors

We have clear business goals and one of our most important aims is to care for our clients with a professional, personal, transparent and friendly service at all times. Our Community and Social Responsibility policy encourages participation with local people, firms and schools and we are always available to explain how we are best placed to advise them. less

Davidson-Smith

Davidson-Smith

We are proud of the firm's history. It has been built upon a desire to help others, respect individuals and ensure fair representation. It's about people and their needs and it will continue to be so. Our reputation has been built upon our expertise, our commitment to our clients and the quality of our staff. We will continue to recognise that our clients are the most important part of our firm and ensuring that they receive a top quality service is at the forefront of our mission statement. less

Lawspeed

Lawspeed

Lawspeed was set up in 1997 to bridge the gap between recruiters increasingly burdened by new legislation and solicitors who did not fully understand their business, and provide fast easily accessible support to our clients. We are best known for our highly acclaimed portfolio of operating contracts and terms of business, widely used by recruiters and employers and never to our knowledge beaten in any court proceedings since 1997. less

David Duncan & Co Solicitors

David Duncan & Co Solicitors

Dundee, Scotland, Scotland, DD1 2BW

There are many situations where you need the services of a dedicated criminal and civil solicitor and with recent changes to the law it has become even more important to make contact as soon as possible. David Duncan and Company specialise in criminal defence and civil litigation across Scotland and have experience in all aspects of court and tribunal work at every level in courts across Scotland. less

Kingsfords

Kingsfords

Kingsfords was founded in the mid 1880s by Julius Kingsford and the firm's development since that time was initially linked to the growth of Ashford and East Kent, but now our clients are based nationally across England and Wales and beyond. Kingsfords has developed both in response to and in anticipation of the needs of our clients and today, with over 50 staff, we are able to provide a wide range of services to both private and commercial clients. 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