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Close Thornton Solicitors

Close Thornton Solicitors

Close Thornton is a highly respected law firm delivering an efficient and personal legal service to both private and commercial clients. For over 60 years Close Thornton Solicitors Darlington has served the local people and those of the surrounding areas of South Durham and North Yorkshire. We are proud that many of our clients have come to us on personal and professional recommendations. less

McGlinchey

McGlinchey

Noreen Culleton qualified as a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives in 1994. Noreen worked for a medium sized firm in south-west London for over 13 years spending her time between the firm's two branches in Fulham and Chiswick where she acquired a wealth of knowledge in both leasehold and freehold conveyancing. For the past 15 years, Noreen has worked in the local area as a conveyancer. less

Terry Jones

Terry Jones

Having been a partner with local law firm Gwynnes for some 23 years, in 2000 Terry Jones acquired the firm's Shrewsbury office and formed his own company Terry Jones Solicitors. The objective was to create and establish a more general practice to cater for the needs and demands of a changing world and the local community. Our first office based in Milk Street, Shrewsbury opened its doors to the public on 1st February 2000 with 21 members of staff. less

Goodhand & Forsyth

Goodhand & Forsyth

Goodhand & Forsyth provides legal advice to individuals and businesses in and around Redhill. Our promise of a 'same day response' means just that - your question is never an inconvenience. We never hide our costs or use legal jargon when simple words will do. The first time you talk to one of our legal experts is free. So no need to worry about a big bill the moment we say 'hello'. And you can always talk directly with your lawyer. This is not a stuffy old law firm. less

Heald Solicitors

Heald Solicitors

Welcome to the website of Heald Solicitors, one of the longest established commercial solicitors in Milton Keynes. Specialising in the commercial needs of SMEs in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire and beyond; we provide all of the legal support businesses need in the difficult commercial environment in which we live. We offer a broad range of commercial law and family law services and also apostille and legalisation services via our Notary. less

Helier Benn

Helier Benn

Here at Helier Benn & Co we offer our clients more than just your average costs draftman. Our comprehensive costs service does of course include drafting, but we also specialise in providing expert advice, negotiation, and advocacy, in all areas of law. We offer excellent service standards at highly competitive prices. Not only does the level of service we provide please our clients, so does the excellent cost recoveries and savings we achieve on their behalf. less

Macleod & MacCallum

Macleod & MacCallum

Macleod and MacCallum have been serving clients across the Highlands and Islands of Scotland for over 50 years. During this time we have developed a full range of legal, property and financial services enabling us to effectively and efficiently deal with and respond to all of our clients needs whether they are an individual or a business. less

Sydney Mitchell LLP Solicitors

Sydney Mitchell LLP Solicitors

An award winning Legal 500 firm of solicitors, providing high quality, partner led services to both UK and international clients. Based in the West Midlands, we have offices in Birmingham City Centre, Shirley, Solihull and Sheldon. Our legal advice and support combines technical excellence with a sound commercial perspective, ensuring that we are able to meet the expectations of our clients for all their legal services. less

Millar Shearer & Black

Millar Shearer & Black

We at Millar, Shearer and Black are fully qualified solicitors with a vast amount of experience in a number of different classes of law. The legal services we offer include: conveyancing, industrial tribunals, accident and medical claims, wills and probate, matrimonial, criminal and litigation. less

Watkins & Gunn Solicitors

Watkins & Gunn Solicitors

Newport, Wales, Wales, NP20 4PH

Watkins and Gunn Solicitors are Newport, Cardiff and Pontypool Solicitors offering a wide range of legal services including Accident Claims, Medical Negligence, Wills and Probate, Employment Law, Business Law, Divorce and Family Law, Childcare Law, Criminal Law, Road Traffic Law and Property. We constantly challenge ourselves to exceed our clients' expectations and to offer an unrivalled service. We insist on the highest standards of client care throughout the firm. less

Manleys Solicitors

Manleys Solicitors

People want lawyers who inspire confidence, give honest sound advice, value for money - and get the right results. Be it through skillful negotiation to avoid court action, strategic guidance or fighting and winning a case if that is what is needed, we have many years experience and the expertise and commercial acumen to protect the rights, reputations, brands, products, privacy and confidentiality of our clients. less

Bush Kenneth

Bush Kenneth

Kenneth Bush Solicitors is committed to providing our clients with peace-of-mind. We offer a comprehensive range of specialist services and with over 70 years experience, we can work together and find out what's best for you. Whether you're buying a house or making a will, the law can be complicated and confusing. We make it simple. With an unrivalled personal service and extensive legal knowledge, Kenneth Bush is here to help. less

Morden Solicitors

Morden Solicitors

Morden Solicitors LLP is the name of a team of expert lawyers that make Morden Solicitors LLP a well-known, world recognized law firm. We have the leading solicitors covering almost all sections of law in the United Kingdom. We take our clients as our pride, and our responsibility, and all the client cases simple or complex as a challenge. We have vast range knowledge and skills to support and cater our clients in every field of their business or personal lives. less

Gittins McDonald

Gittins McDonald

Wrexham, Wrexham, Wales, LL11 1BU

At Gittins McDonald our focus is clear - to deliver the best technical and practical legal advice to our clients. We understand your needs and we are passionate about delivering a relationship built upon trust. We have been based in Wrexham since 1990, and as from 28th July 2014 will be based in our new offices at 27-29 Grosvenor Road. With our conveyancing team based at 12 Grosvenor Road, Wrexham. less

Alison Fielden

Alison Fielden

Alison Fielden & Co. was established in 1986 by Alison Fielden as a sole practitioner in Cirencester. The firm has grown steadily over the past 28 years, and now specialises in conveyancing, family, probate and notary matters. We have practitioners with expertise in Residential Conveyancing, Commercial Property, Matrimonial and Child Care matters, Wills, Probate and Elderly Client matters. Alison herself heads the Property & Business department and this is now her main area of practice. 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