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Mayland Porter

Mayland Porter

Shaun Porter is the Principal Solicitor within Mayland Porter. After a 15 year career in the Metropolitan Police where he reached the rank of Inspector, Shaun decided to retrain and follow a career in law qualifying as a solicitor in 2002. When Shaun set up Mayland Porter his aim was to provide an accessible, easy to use and clear service for his clients and he and the rest of his team have been offering this level of service in Woodbridge for the past 8 years. less

Godloves Solicitors

Godloves Solicitors

Godloves help people when they have been victims of an accident that wasn't their fault. This could be a an injury at work, a slip or trip in a public place that is caused due to the negligence of someone else or a variety of motoring accidents. We offer a friendly and fast service and we will support you every step of the way throughout your claim. At Godloves we work strictly on a No Win, No Fee basis. This means that if you are not successful with your claim, it won't cost you a penny. less

Wilson & Berry Solicitors

Wilson & Berry Solicitors

With over 150 years of history, Wilson and Berry are a long established solicitors practice. We have extensive experience and specialised knowledge whatever your legal requirements, including property buying and selling, criminal law, and probate and wills, We pride ourselves on our efficient, friendly and professional services. Wilson and Berry is a partnership constituted under the laws of England and Wales. less

BBW Solicitors

BBW Solicitors

Welcome to Brignalls Balderston Warren, or BBW solicitors for short, a leading law firm in North Herts and Central Beds with offices in Biggleswade, Letchworth and Stevenage providing expert legal advice to businesses, families and individuals in relation to English law. Our expertise is recognised in the Legal 500 directory. We are also Lexcel accredited. Lexcel is the Law Society's international practice management standard. less

Dickinson Manser

Dickinson Manser

We at Dickinson Manser are committed to providing the best possible legal advice to the private individuals and commercial enterprises within our locality. Of paramount importance is serving the best interests of our clients, at all times respecting their privacy and confidentiality. We endeavour to deliver excellent quality legal service. We are committed to using the latest technology to provide legal services in the most efficient and cost effective manner. less

1st Property Lawyers

1st Property Lawyers

My wife and I have recently bought a three bed semi in the Kingswood area of Bristol. Despite this not being our first area of choice it has all worked out well. We have swapped our two-up two-down rabbit warren of a house, for a home with space for our kids to grow up in and a garden. It was my wife who came across 1st Property Lawyers after an internet search and following the experience we'd had with a High Street solicitor a few years ago, we decided to call for a quote and give them a try. less

SJS Law

SJS Law

We are a London based firm of solicitors who pride ourselves on offering a high quality legal service across a broad range of specialist areas. Whether you are a major international company or a private individual, our aim is to provide clear and practical legal advice in an efficient and proactive manner. less

Garner Canning Vickery

Garner Canning Vickery

By organic growth and by mergers with other legal firms Garner Canning has grown to a business with offices in Birmingham, North Warwickshire and Staffordshire. We value the commitment of our staff in providing a personal and friendly service to our clients. less

Macdermott, McGurk & Partners

Macdermott, McGurk & Partners

MMP Solicitors are a long established solicitors who offer a wide range of legal services to businesses and private clients. We provide practical and sought after advice covering all aspects of the law. We pride ourselves on the friendly and professional service we offer and look after our clients and their interests. less

Swift Legal Solicitors

Swift Legal Solicitors

Our solicitors are efficient, approachable, friendly and down to earth when dealing with your personal injury. Our solicitors have an excellent national reputation and represent clients from all across the country. Whether you need legal advice following an accident or injury or assistance with pursuing a claim we can help you. We will work hard on your behalf to achieve the best possible outcome in your case. less

Resolve Solcitors

Resolve Solcitors

Resolve Solicitors is a dynamic, progressive and forward thinking firm of solicitors based in Lancashire in the North West of England. We offer a nationwide service in our three core practice areas of personal injury, immigration and missold PPI. Our ethos is encapsulated in our name - we take pride in solving our clients legal problems. Our team comprises of solicitors who believe in technical excellence and have worked for some of the leading law firms in the country. less

Sarginsons Law

Sarginsons Law

Sarginsons Law is a modern, forward thinking legal practice with traditional values. Based in Coventry in the West Midlands, our aim is to assist our clients with resolving their legal matters as quickly and as affordably as possible. This approach is applied to every part of our business. We understand that clients like to know how much they will be charged. We offer fixed prices for the majority of work that we do. This avoids large unexpected bills. less

Bastows Divorce Solicitors

Bastows Divorce Solicitors

We are expert Family Law and Divorce Solicitors specialising in English Family Law including, separation, divorce, cohabitation, consent orders, pre-nuptial agreements, collaborative law and issues relating to children and money. We offer advice on all divorce related issues in Southampton, Portsmouth, London and can also provide a UK wide and international client service. less

Talbot Walker Solicitors

Talbot Walker Solicitors

At Talbot Walker we're proud of our heritage and our track record of providing first class legal services in Hampshire since 1726. With offices in both Andover and Basingstoke we are able to provide an unrivalled quality of service to all our clients across a broad spectrum of legal subject matters. less

Orme Business & Property Law

Orme Business & Property Law

Falkirk, Falkirk, Scotland, FK2 7ES

Amongst our clients we have a wide range of businesses from sole traders to large corporate bodies. With a practical commercial approach to representing purchasers and sellers of businesses and limited companies and their related commercial property. With over 20 years experience, we represent individuals and families in the completion of House Conveyancing, the preparation of Wills and Powers of Attorney, and the management of Executry Estates. 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