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Child Law Partnership

Child Law Partnership

Child Law Partnership is the largest specialist family law firm in Surrey and Hampshire with offices in Guildford, Basingstoke and Southampton Child Law Partnership provides effective resolutions for all aspects of family breakdown. We offer support and advice for our clients in the following areas: divorce and separation, domestic violence, relationship breakdown, children, adoption, abduction and social services cases. less

PPI Claims UK

PPI Claims UK

For over 25 years Pinto Potts Solicitors has been representing the victims of accidents, and making a positive difference in their lives. 100% No Win No Fee. We are very proud that over 95% of our clients would recommend us to friends or family. Read our Client Stories and Testimonials to see why we have a reputation for success that is second to none. less

Leeds Day Solicitors

Leeds Day Solicitors

Leeds Day is focused on meeting the needs of our clients through our wealth of knowledge and expertise. Leeds Day is an award winning firm and is recognised by the Law Society as having met the highest standards of client care with Lexcel accreditation, and many of our lawyers are accredited specialists in their fields of expertise. We are also ranked as a leading law firm in the Legal500. less

Peterkins Solicitors

Peterkins Solicitors

Keith, Moray, Scotland, AB55 5DB

For over 100 years we have been assisting the North East community in the property market. We can support and guide you through the property purchase process and provide you with the knowledge and expertise required whether you are a first time buyer or a landlord with a large portfolio of properties. We can also help with the sale of your home from advertising in the Aberdeen Solicitors Property Centre (ASPC) and in the local press through to concluding your conveyancing missives. less

Gross & Co Solicitors

Gross & Co Solicitors

We have a reputation for providing effective and practical legal advice to our clients. Most of our business derives from our existing clients, and by recommendations from existing clients to their friends, family and colleagues. Our lawyers offer the best available independent legal advice at reasonable cost. In Chambers Directory of UK Lawyers we are Top Ranked. In Legal 500 we are highly recommended as a result of independent, objective research. less

North Star Law

North Star Law

North Star Law is a young, fast growing law firm acting for a broad range of clients including multinationals, established SMEs, entrepreneurs and start-ups as well as an enviable list of private clients. We have a substantial number of international clients (many of them from Denmark and Sweden) and they look to us for guidance and support as they grow their UK businesses or manage their private affairs. less

Boothroyds Solicitors

Boothroyds Solicitors

Welcome to Boothroyds Solicitors, a local law firm based in the heart of Catford, South East London. Boothroyds Solicitors are specialists in Criminal Defence Law, since being established in 1987. We are passionate about the work we do and we strive to safeguard the rights of our clients. less

De Spéville Solicitors

De Spéville Solicitors

Conveniently based in the Thames Valley, within easy reach of London, de Spéville Solicitors offers a specialist range of niche legal services for individual clients, businesses and community organisations. We have considerable experience in disputes and litigation, including financial mis-selling and claims against insurance companies. We also provide a unique and efficient Probate service in conjunction with a leading firm of accountants. less

Rosie Bracher Solicitor

Rosie Bracher Solicitor

We are based in Barnstaple and work with clients from all walks of life in Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. We can also act for people who are working away and have family interests in the area. We offer free legal aid assessments to people who need our help but cannot afford it. We also offer discounts for key workers. So please don't be afraid to call and ask. And if you worry about talking to us because your issues are difficult, please don't. less

CJS Solicitors

CJS Solicitors

Colin Jones Clarke & Hartland Solicitors have offices based in Cardiff, Barry, Bridgend and London. Our depth of experience and knowledge has made us one of the most admired and respected legal firms in Wales and the South West of England. We consider ourselves to be a friendly, flexible and approachable firm of solicitors who have provided a consistently high standard of service for over 30 years. We have an extensive team with over 50 members of staff. less

Toltops Solicitors

Toltops Solicitors

TolTops Solicitors is a small private solicitors firm, which offers quality and professional legal services in a variety of areas, tailored to our clients' individual needs. Our offices are located centrally and within the heart of Barking and Woolwich. Our friendly and efficient staff is made up of experienced and skilled Solicitors, Caseworkers and volunteers. Since its creation, TolTops Solicitors have worked closely with local voluntary sector organisations and charities to serve the community. less

Forshaws Davies Ridgway

Forshaws Davies Ridgway

Whatever your commercial needs, FDR Law offers top quality, competitive, professional services - for multi-national corporations to small business start-ups. At FDR Law, we offer refreshingly personal legal advice, to make a difference to the lives and businesses of our clients. We have an outstanding reputation for being trustworthy, friendly and approachable whilst providing practical, pragmatic and robust advice. less

Harrison's Solicitors

Harrison's Solicitors

Combining years of experience with a friendly, local approach, you won't find anyone else who knows the Reading area quite like Harrison's Solicitors. With branches in Reading, Woodley and Caversham and a fully qualified conveyancing solicitor in each, there's an office local to you at your convenience. Specialising in domestic property law, including conveyancing, wills and probate, we're here to guide you through some of the most important decisions of your life. So let's get started. less

Thomas Horton

Thomas Horton

Formed over 150 years ago, we combine traditional values with no-nonsense, forward thinking solutions to the legal issues you face. Whatever your personal/commercial circumstances, or the nature of your query, we are confident of being able to provide you with practical, well-informed and cost-effective legal advice. less

Hensby Rosemary E

Hensby Rosemary E

We are a leading law firm based in Worthing, West Sussex. At Rosemary E. Hensby Solicitors, we have the appropriate lawyers to advise and guide you and your family at every stage of your lives. Established since 1977, we have a long tradition of professional excellence and expert help. Our lawyers, who are all qualified solicitors, have a wealth of experience and specialise in specific areas of the law, ensuring we provide you with only the highest level of legal advice. 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