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Breakthrough Family Law

Breakthrough Family Law

Breakthrough Family Law are experts in all fields of law which may affect families, children, partners/cohabitees, civil partnerships and relationship breakdown. We are at the forefront of the changing trends in family law (such as mediation and collaboration) and offer an enlightened and modern approach to dispute resolution and family breakdown. Breakthrough are not dictatorial in approach but allow you to be in control of your situation guided by our expert help. less

Walker Laird

Walker Laird

Our aim is to provide a comprehensive service to all our clients, whether individual or commercial. We have offices in Paisley and Renfrew which offer specialist legal advice in all areas of the law. Our Litigation Department offers advice on all aspects including Family and Child Law, Employment Law, Accidents, Housing and Motor Claims. We also act for a number of large lender clients providing remortgage and conveyancing legal services. less

Public Law

Public Law

Public Law Solicitors specialises in public law, human rights and community care law and has acknowledged expertise in Claimant judicial review. The firm has a strong commitment to equality and social justice. Based in Birmingham, we have a national reputation, and act for clients across England and Wales in challenges to central and local government and other public bodies. We act on behalf of publicly funded and private clients. less

Dickson & McNulty

Dickson & McNulty

No matter whether your enquiry is about a road traffic accident or buying or selling a house Dickson & McNulty offer a free initial consultation. Talk to one of our team to see how we can assist you. At Dickson & McNulty we strive to strike the right balance between the best legal advice and competitive pricing. Legal Aid is available in all appropriate cases and we can devise a payment plan to suit you. less

Ghw Solicitors

Ghw Solicitors

Gareth qualified as a solicitor in 1991 and was a Partner at two national law firms. He was most recently a partner at George Davies, Manchester, until setting up GHW Solicitors in 2009. Throughout his career Gareth has focussed on providing commercial services to clients with a particular focus on the legal issues that arises within sporting professions. His thorough and no nonsense attitude is appreciated by his clients and is a force to be reckoned with when involved in disputes and litigation. less

Chance Hunter Solicitors

Chance Hunter Solicitors

We have a well deserved reputation for excellence in our areas of expertise and we are keen to preserve this. We do this by concentrating only on the areas of law in which we have experience and by committing ourselves to maintaining an expert understanding of the law and to constant improvement in our chosen fields. We believe that we can best serve the interests of our clients by ensuring that they are advised 'in the round'. less

Guy Williams Layton

Guy Williams Layton

Guy Williams Layton is the successful union of several highly respected firms that have been providing legal services throughout the North West for many years. We currently have offices in Liverpool City Centre and at Heswall on the Wirral. We firmly believe that our size allows us to be small enough to really care about our clients and our service but large enough to offer high quality legal advice and support. less

Linda George Family Law

Linda George Family Law

At Linda George Family Law Limited in Hamilton, all clients are assured of a positive and understanding attitude combined with many years of experience in every aspect of Family Law, from divorce and separation through to the range of Child Law related issues. We are members of the Family Law Association and highly accredited in Family Law, Child Law and Mediation. less

Rosemary Smith

Rosemary Smith

Based in Crowthorne, Rosemary Smith & Co Solicitors provide a comprehensive range of legal services covering divorce and related matters, cohabitation disputes, Children Act matters, property (commercial and residential conveyancing), Wills, Probate, Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney, business advice and compromise agreements. Whatever your legal requirement, get in touch with us today. less

Ask Legal Solicitors

Ask Legal Solicitors

We are specialists in personal injury claims and litigation arising from road traffic accidents with a dedicated team of personal injury lawyers. Our solicitor to support staff ratio is much greater than other firms specialising in personal injury claims. less

Thomson Hayton Winkley Solicitors

Thomson Hayton Winkley Solicitors

We offer a FREE initial telephone call to discuss the options available to you plus a special fixed fee first meeting at only £75 + vat to explore the details of your case and advise you. We also offer a Fixed Fee Divorce for petitioners and respondents. less

Solicitor Direct

Solicitor Direct

We are an Established Firm of Solicitors, Estate Agents and Lettings Agents offering a full range of legal services and full range of estate agent sales and lettings services. We pride ourselves with a reputation founded on Quality, Honest and Approachable advice without the Premium Cost. You can rely on our professionalism and expertise in resolving your legal issue whether you have a problem for you Personally or a Business matter. FREE ADVICE- We offer free initial advice service just call us. less

Dicksons

Dicksons

Dicksons Solicitors in its current form was a result of a merger between Challinors and Dickson, Blaggs and HMB Law. As a practice we can therefore trace our roots back to the 1800's. Challinors & Dickson was a general Solicitors practice founded in about 1850 by Edward Sholto Challinor who was the Deputy Town Clerk of Stoke on Trent between 1884 and 1905. During that time he combined his public duties with those of the practice which has always operated from its present address in Hanley. less

No.1 Solicitors

No.1 Solicitors

No.1 Solicitors is a trading name of No.1 Solicitors Limited, a private limited company registered in England under number 8816389, which is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (607698). The registered office is at No.1 Solicitors, 9 Queen Street, Oldham, OL1 1UD where a list of members is available for inspection. less

Laurence Singer Solicitor

Laurence Singer Solicitor

Family Lawyer and Mediator in in Rickmansworth, Watford, North West London, South Bucks and South West Herts areas, Laurence Singer has been a solicitor for many years, specialising in issues affecting separated couples, including divorce, children, financial and property disputes, and domestic violence. He seeks a constructive, sensitive and workable solution to these problems. He is a member of "Resolution" and also a qualified Collaborative Family Lawyer. 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