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AS Greenstreet

AS Greenstreet

The practice has been established now for 8 years and draws upon over 27 years of professional experience within the field. This experience includes work in large English and international professional law practices based in London, Jersey and Bermuda. less

Robert Lunn & Lowth

Robert Lunn & Lowth

We are one of the oldest established firms of solicitors in the town of Stratford upon Avon, with years of experience in the legal profession. Our town centre location is at the top of Sheep Street next to the Town Hall, housing the old police cells and where the town clerk used to be found. The practice presently comprises two partners being Paul Hardy senior partner and Edward Jeffery. In addition, there are various other fee earners. less

SJS Solicitors

SJS Solicitors

The Principal of our firm, Mrs Savita Sukul, is not only a solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales, but is a specialist immigration adviser with substantial legal experience. She specialises in Wills, Probate and Intestacy Law. She has to date over 20 years of of legal experience, that include tutorship for distance learning students enrolled at Ilex Tutorial College for various subjects. Mrs Sukul's Law Society record is unblemished. less

Prettys Solicitors

Prettys Solicitors

Regional solicitors in Ipswich and Chelmsford, with an enviable reputation for results and service. We have extensive experience in providing legal services to public sector, PLCs, SMEs, social enterprises and private individuals. Our key areas of business are in commercial litigation, construction, corporate services, employment, insolvency, insurance, shipping, debt recovery, commercial and residential property, estates and family law. less

France Alyson

France Alyson

Our aim in dealing with your accident claim, is to offer old-fashioned personal service but in a modern and efficient way. This means that we use e-mail and computers to help us to handle your claim, but you can still telephone and speak to a real person if you need to! We have a helpful and dedicated team of staff who are here to help with your claim and to deal with the non-legal queries you may have, in plain English and with no complicated jargon. less

Roy Foreman & Co Solicitors

Roy Foreman & Co Solicitors

At Roy Foreman & Co. Solicitors, our mission is to look after your interests in Grimsby and beyond. We offer expert advice and representation in legal matters within Criminal Law. We offer free and independent advice at the Police Station regardless of how serious or minor the case may be. less

Liddy's Solicitors

Liddy's Solicitors

Liddy's Solicitors offer expert personal injury and clinical negligence compensation claims services, along with a full property conveyancing service from our offices in Wakefield and Barnsley. Click on an icon to find out more. If you have been injured in an accident at work, on the roads or in a public place through no fault of your own, you may be entitled to compensation. less

Expert Answers

Expert Answers

Expert Answers is a UK based legal advice online questions & answers website where you can ask a solicitor for legal advice online to legal problems. Expert Answers was formed by two practicing solicitors and ecommerce consultant Lloyd Barrett to provide access to affordable legal advice to individuals and small businesses. less

Seatons Solictors

Seatons Solictors

We aim to provide you with an outstanding legal service. We are friendly and approachable and we care about your legal matter and fight to protect your best legal interests. We offer fixed, low cost and highly competitive prices. Our lawyers have offices in Corby and Kettering, Northamptonshire. less

Franklins Law

Franklins Law

Steven joined Franklins as an Assistant Solicitor in 1985, was made a Partner in 1987 and Senior Partner in 2002. He holds an Honours Degree in Law from University College London and qualified as a Solicitor in 1981. He is an accredited specialist family lawyer with particular specialisation in financial provision and domestic abuse cases. less

Cornwall Law Society

Cornwall Law Society

Cornwall Law Society was established in 1883. The Society supports 300 members in the County of Cornwall by providing guidance, CPD Training, marketing, recruitment and social events. The Society is the county's independent local Law Society and voice for local Solicitors and members of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives. This web site is not only a resource for members of the Cornwall Law Society, but is also open to members of the public to locate local legal advice. less

Principal Law Partnership

Principal Law Partnership

The Principal Law Partnership are an all female solicitors firm based in Hampshire. With a substantial track record in Family/Relationship breakdowns, Civil Litigation, Private Client, Employment, Residential Conveyancing, Landlord & Tenant Matters we offer personal and practical legal solutions designed to suit our individual clients. Focused on delivering a bespoke service to each client that is both personal and comprehensive. less

Coventry Law Centre

Coventry Law Centre

Coventry Law Centre was set up in 1976 to provide free legal advice and representation to people facing disadvantage in Coventry. The Law Centre has changed significantly over the years since then to ensure that it remains best able to meet the needs of clients. It has previously been known as the Benefits Shop and CLIRS, but has been called Coventry Law Centre since the mid 1990s. We believe in using the legal process to fight inequality, poverty, discrimination and injustice. less

Rachell Bates

Rachell Bates

Setfords Solicitors is different from any other law firm. Not just because of our national coverage and range of legal services, but also because of our approach. Based on the consultancy and fee share model, the firm has over 100 lawyers working nationwide. less

Allen & Co Solicitor

Allen & Co Solicitor

I established Allen and Co as I have a great capacity and desire to achieve the right results for my clients. Education law in particular is my passion and I want to share my knowledge and experience with my clients. I want to be able to work as I like to, professionally but with compassion and sensitivity; attributes that are sometimes lost or not appreciated in larger organisations. 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