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Howard Bernstein Solicitors

Howard Bernstein Solicitors

Howard Bernstein is the sole director of Howard Bernstein Solicitors. He qualified as a solicitor in 1997 establishing Howard Bernstein Solicitors in 2002. He is well known to be one of the leading advocates across the North West and regularly appears at Tameside and High Peak Magistrates Courts. He also specialises in Prison Law and has represented a number of clients in relation to matters that have arisen during their incarceration. less

Palmers Solicitors

Palmers Solicitors

Palmers Solicitors is one of the leading law firms in Essex assisting a wide range of private and commercial clients, covering the whole spectrum of legal advice. Palmers has a strong reputation as a forward thinking and energetic organisation, offering high levels of specialist advice as well as all the regular legal services you'd expect from a full service firm. less

DCK Solicitors

DCK Solicitors

We are a London-based legal firm specialising in Civil Litigation, Criminal Defence, Immigration, Family Law including divorce, housing law and employment law. Kindly see Our Specialist Areas for full details of services we offer. We co-ordinate multifaceted teams in negotiation, dispute resolution and in divergent transactions to protect the interest of our clients. less

Dootsons LLP Solicitors

Dootsons LLP Solicitors

From the very beginning, when Dootsons was established in 1897, our objective has been to offer our clients excellent service and value for money. Whilst being proud of our heritage and these traditional values we also offer a modern and progressive approach to all aspects of our business. With these principles the firm has built up a reputation for excellent service in both private and commercial work. less

Lone & Co Solicitors

Lone & Co Solicitors

Lone & Co Solicitors are specialist family and criminal solicitors in Solihull in the West Midlands. We deal with all types of matters relating to Criminal & Family Law. In Family Law, we deal with Divorce and Property, Co-habitation Disputes, Contact (access), Residence (Custody) as well as any other matters relating to children. We also deal with Domestic Violence Injunctions where people require protection from a spouse, partner, ex-spouse or partner or indeed any family member. less

Compensation Lawyers Scotland

Compensation Lawyers Scotland

We are a specialist personal injury and professional negligence firm of solicitors based in Livingston. We handle claims for accidents which have occurred all over Scotland. Iain is accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a specialist in personal injury law and professional negligence law. Your claim will be dealt with by a qualified Solicitor. less

Colin Grooms Family Solicitors

Colin Grooms Family Solicitors

Colin Grooms Family Law Solicitors is a specialist family law practice bringing to you a no nonsense first class service at a cost that is both realistic and manageable. We are a fairly new firm, however we many many years experience behind us. We understand how stressful the breakdown of any family relationship can be. We are here to listen and to advise you on the best course of action that will help you through what can be a difficult time in your life. less

Bond Solicitors

Bond Solicitors

Bond Solicitors is a specialist firm based in Canary Wharf, at the heart of London's financial sector. Our practice is client focused and result centred. We pride ourselves on being able to provide clients with cost effective, practical solutions to their legal issues. In addition we are able to provide a multi-disciplinary approach to problems as many of our professional staff and specialist consultants are multi-qualified. less

Fortress Law

Fortress Law

We are an energetic, friendly firm with good old fashioned manners. You will find no stuffiness here. We will tell it to you straight and promise not to tie you up in bundles of legal jargon. Our aim is to create long term lasting relationships with our clients- each of whom we treat as equally important and valuable, no matter what the size of the transaction. less

Rogerson Galvin Solicitors

Rogerson Galvin Solicitors

As long established specialist providers of legal services in Ashton under Lyne, Tameside and the surrounding areas; Rogerson Galvin Solicitors offer wide ranging expertise across a host of legal issues affecting individuals and businesses alike. Our integrated approach allows us to manage your business, personal and family affairs with seamless expertise. less

Chiltern Solicitors

Chiltern Solicitors

The principal at Chiltern Solicitors is Philip Ivinson who was admitted as a solicitor in 1994. He has considerable experience in both employment and criminal/motoring matters, undertaking all such litigation personally. Prior to forming Chiltern Solicitors, Philip was a partner of a prominent local firm of solicitors in Beds and Herts and headed up their employment and criminal/motoring litigation department. less

Stonewoods Solicitors

Stonewoods Solicitors

Stonewoods Solicitors are committed to achieving our clients' goals and exceeding their expectations. We have built an enviable reputation for our expertise across a wide range of legal services for businesses and individuals, advising clients locally and nationally. All of our lawyers specialise in specific areas of the law, ensuring that we deliver the highest level of expertise. Our specialist team of solicitors and support staff are always ready to help. less

Personal Injury Solicitors Manchester

Personal Injury Solicitors Manchester

Our mission is to really understand your needs so that we can use our best suited solicitor for your case in order to get YOU the maximum amount of compensation we can. We don't stop there. We also want to see you on the road to recovery so we will endeavour to claim any support and after care treatments that you may recover which will speed you along the road to recovery. This is why our clients are always happy to recommend us to people they know who are in need of our services. less

Property Law Partners

Property Law Partners

Here at Property Law Partners we have set out to break the mould. We know tomorrow's lawyers must be very different from yesterday's and we've created a law firm that's unlike any other you've seen before. We are a young and lively practice. We like to think that our fresh and energetic approach to our work has contributed to our growing and loyal client base. less

Coles Miller Solicitors

Coles Miller Solicitors

Whether at home, at work or in the street, accidents do happen. If you've been injured in an accident within the last three years that wasn't your fault, you may be able to make a claim. Coles Miller Claims UK is one of the leading firms of solicitors specialising in accident claims offering a 'No Win, No Fee' service. 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