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Bowles

Bowles

Bowles & Co Solicitors LLP has been established in Epsom since 1956. We are a successful regional practice offering expertise to both private individuals and commercial clients. Offering a professional service, delivered efficiently and sympathetically, we pride ourselves on being friendly and approachable. Whatever your concern, it is our goal to listen, understand and act effectively on your behalf. less

DFR Solicitors

DFR Solicitors

At DFR Solicitors we offer a range of legal services for both businesses and individuals. Whether you need representation for individual legal action, or an ongoing consultancy service, our experienced and friendly team will take the headache out of your legal issues. We understand how important it is to be represented properly and ensure your needs are at the heart of everything we do. less

Grants Family Law Practice

Grants Family Law Practice

My name is Kate Grant. I qualified as a Solicitor in 2004, specialising in family law. I worked mostly in Swindon but also for a firm in Salisbury which had a national reputation and dealt with many complex high profile cases. I was Head of the Family Department. less

Waddell & Mackintosh Solicitors

Waddell & Mackintosh Solicitors

The firm of Waddell and Mackintosh, Solicitors, was founded in Troon in 1894. Working for clients in Ayrshire and further afield, we have found that personal case handling by experienced solicitors, law accountants and estate agents continues to provide the most productive approach for our clients. You can contact us by telephone, fax or e-mail, and with two offices in central Troon we are just 45 minutes from Glasgow by road or rail. less

Jones

Jones

The mix of services means we are able to help our clients with a wide range of legal issues, and in doing so, build up a long term relationship with them. This has been a key factor in the growth of our firm. Jones & Company was established in 1780, operating from a single office in Retford. less

Central Court Lawyers

Central Court Lawyers

Central Court Lawyers was established 17 years ago by Ian Bryce and Neil Robertson. We have an ethos of excellence in the provision of Court representation. We understand that Court can be a frightening place for members of the public, and our aim is to provide expert support and guidance every step of the way. We are committed to the continuing improvement of our service through advanced training, investment in staff and technology. less

Andrew Hurrell Solicitors

Andrew Hurrell Solicitors

We have listed many of our specialist services on our site. These lists are not exhaustive but give you a range of services we offer. As a result of our experience in these areas of law we are able to give you the most up to date and practical solutions to any questions and problems you may have. less

Tees Law

Tees Law

Everyone in our business recognises the strength that comes from pulling together. It makes for success and satisfaction and it is what you can expect from our relationship with you. Tees has seen a huge amount of innovation in the last few years - with the appointment of a non- lawyer CEO, Incorporation and a string of mergers. We are always looking for new ideas and for creative solutions - it's how we think. less

Eccles Heddon

Eccles Heddon

Whether you are a potential new client looking for advice or assistance, or a returning client with prior experience of the firm, may we take this opportunity to welcome you to our website. We hope that by reading these pages and familiarising yourself with our people and our business, you will get an impression of the ways in which we can help and that it will mark either the beginning, or the continuation, of a professional and friendly relationship between us. less

Fergusons

Fergusons

Fergusons Solicitors provide private and commercial services in a wide range of areas, from Accident Claims, Family Law, Wills, Trusts and Probate to Company Formations, Property Development, Insolvency, Emploment and Human Resources. Ferguson's Solicitors believe that a good service to a client involves making the client aware, from the beginning, what costs are involved in order to take the case through to completion. less

Owens Solicitors

Owens Solicitors

Owens Solicitors is a specialist Immigration and Family Law Practice situated in the town of Luton, Bedfordshire. We are a Lexcel Accredited practice, a quality mark, awarded by the Law Society, to solicitors who meet the highest management and client care standards and we are very proud to have attained this high level of achievement. We are member of the family lawyers' group; Resolution, and follow its code of conduct for dealing with family cases in a non-confrontational way. less

Longstaff & Midgley

Longstaff & Midgley

We are pleased to advise that we have now moved to our new offices at Wesley House, 1 Lora Courtyard, Wykeham, Scarborough YO13 9QP. Our new offices are about 6 miles from the centre of Scarborough and about 2 miles from East Ayton. The firm was established in 1982 and deals mainly with Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, the administration of estates, care of the elderly client and also sales and purchases of houses and businesses. less

Access Law

Access Law

We are dedicated to providing a good value personal legal service and are wholly committed to Public Funding. We have been awarded a Legal Services Commission (LSC) Contract. As part of our commitment to Client Care we will undertake home and hospital visits in the local area by arrangement. We recognise that for many of our clients a visit to a Solicitor can be a daunting prospect and we try to maintain an atmosphere of relaxed, friendly efficiency whenever possible. less

Jsps

Jsps

Jerman, Samuels and Pearson Solicitors (JSPS) are an Essex based specialist criminal defence firm. This means that we only deal with clients who need help in relation to criminal law and we have built up an unrivalled expertise in this area. We are the largest crime only firm in Essex with years of experience in all areas from the first arrest to a fully contested trial including Police Station, Magistrates Courts and Crown Court cases. We cover all matters including motoring cases and prison law. less

London Family Mediation Law

London Family Mediation Law

North London based, Aitken Harter Solicitors offer a professional mediation service for couples who have decided to divorce or separate. Relationship breakdown is often painful and seeking resolution through the courts can add to the trauma. Our service seeks to ease the pain and financial burden for those involved. Our mediators are trained to help people resolve disputes. They will meet with you and your partner to identify those issues you cannot agree on and help you to try and reach agreement. 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