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Davina Kirby

Davina Kirby

Davina Kirby & Co. is a specialist Family Law Practice, based in Amersham and Marylebone, providing legal advice, mediation and collaborative law. Our client base extends throughout the south east of the country and abroad. We have experience in a variety of cases including those with significant assets and with an international element, not only in Europe but including the Far East also. less

Morrish Solicitors

Morrish Solicitors

When our clients tell us "You're not like other Solicitors, " I know we're doing something right. We pride ourselves on being people first, lawyers second. Our clients are usually pleasantly surprised to find us easy to deal with, approachable and friendly without compromising our commitment to quality advice and service. We offer a full legal service, including personal injury and employment law for individuals through to wills, probate and property law. See our full service range below. less

Smart Law

Smart Law

Smart Law solicitors LLP is an independent practice offering full client commitment, value, experience and a practical, common sense approach to legal work. We are a unique and friendly firm, based in the City of Cambridge and Soham, offering clear and solution-focused legal advice to businesses and private individuals. less

Acorn Law

Acorn Law

Don't be put off if your case has been rejected by another law firm, or you feel that you didn't receive the right level of compensation. We can still help you*. We are committed to getting you the compensation that is rightfully yours. We put the right solicitors on the right cases to get the right result. less

Ross Coates Solicitors

Ross Coates Solicitors

Ross Coates Solicitors was founded in 1995 on the basis of using technology in the conveyancing process to reduce the amount of work that had to be done manually. While many solicitors were still laboriously doing letters via typewriter, Ross Coates Solicitors was using computers to save significant amounts of time taken to finish a case. We decided that the service that we provided had to be second to none but we also decided to make a positive commitment to keeping our fees as low as we could. less

KBS Solicitors

KBS Solicitors

KBS Solicitors is a Criminal Law firm based in Bradford City Centre, having been established over 12 years. We provide a professional criminal legal service with our Higher Courts advocates, specialist area solicitors and caseworkers who, together with our strong administration team, strive towards ensuring that our clients are provided with professional expert advice and representation. Our criminal defence team is available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. less

Select Conveyancers

Select Conveyancers

Is the house you are buying sitting on contaminated land that could be harmful to your health? We act on your behalf to ensure that your property sale or purchase is conducted legally and that your interests are considered at all times. Established for over 15 years, we continue to offer our clients a friendly and professional service, supported with modern technology. less

Kidd Rapinet

Kidd Rapinet

Kidd Rapinet, Solicitors are a law firm with a difference. Based in London, Aylesbury, Farnham, High Wycombe, Maidenhead and Slough, we offer legal services to both business and private clients on a wide range of issues. We provide a professional, partner-led service that is both personal and cost-effective. But what really sets us apart is that these high quality legal services are available through every Kidd Rapinet office across London and the South East. less

Lawcare

Lawcare

Most professionals believe they should be able to handle their own problems, even when such problems are completely outside their professional training and experience. Lawyers, in particular, because they spend so much of their time sorting out other people's problems, find it difficult to acknowledge that they themselves sometimes need help. less

Woodward Lawson

Woodward Lawson

Aberdeen, Scotland, Scotland, AB15 4YD

There are many ways of choosing a solicitor, but when it comes to choosing an Aberdeen litigation lawyer, experience and specialisation count for more than in most other areas of legal practice. Woodward Lawson is a Firm with both experience and specialisation in the field of Court work. less

Harding Evans Solicitors

Harding Evans Solicitors

Newport, Wales, Wales, NP20 1TE

As a multi-disciplinary law firm, HardingEvans is a modern and progressive law firm, which delivers a specialist range of services to businesses and individuals. We deliver these services efficiently and cost effectively working together with our clients to manage expectations and costs at the outset. We are passionate about delivering maximum benefit to the individuals we work with - our services are delivered through the application of skills and methods developed over many years. less

ECS Law

ECS Law

To date the majority of our clients instruct us to produce and negotiate settlement of bills in relation to Civil Litigation matters. Effectively our services are FREE; in accordance with the CPR Regulations our charges are incorporated in the bill as a disbursement, which is negotiated and paid by the insurer/paying party. We produce a formal bill for Detailed Assessment on every single file, as we have found from experience that this is far more effective. less

Treasures Solicitors

Treasures Solicitors

Founded in 1891 by Mr. Frank Treasure the then Mayor of Gloucester, Treasures has an established reputation for providing the highest quality legal advice and services to the people of Gloucestershire and its surrounding counties. The firm works mainly with family businesses and individuals. These areas are deliberately chosen so we can concentrate on what we do best which is providing a personal service for clients who are looking for more than just routine legal advice. less

Neil McPherson Solicitors

Neil McPherson Solicitors

Established in 1999, the firm has grown to be one of the largest criminal defence lawyers in Ayrshire. Having initially offered a wide range of legal services, it was decided to concentrate solely upon criminal defence work in 2006, meaning that clients will benefit from the expertise that concentrating on one area of law brings. less

Attenborough Law

Attenborough Law

Established in 2010, our founder and Principal, Tina Attenborough, has over 25 years' experience providing legal services to a wide range of clients all over the UK. With her experience as Commercial Dispute Resolution Solicitor and since 1998, specialising in Employment Law, Tina has built Attenborough Law on a wealth of knowledge and experience. 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