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Commercial Legal Centre

Commercial Legal Centre

Commercial Legal Centre is an established Scottish commercial law firm whose reputation for sound business legal advice lies at the heart of its success. Our business lawyers have many years' experience advising on a range of commercial law issues. Sole traders, small to medium-sized businesses and corporate clients all enjoy a straightforward, hands-on approach that builds strong, long-lasting client relationships. less

Julian Philip

Julian Philip

Julian Philip & Co. is a modern, forward thinking, client focused firm of Surrey Solicitors. Our aim is to provide an unrivalled level of customer service and expert legal advice to clients in Surrey and the South East. We are passionate about looking after our clients and building and developing relationships with them. We pride ourselves on being approachable and offering clear, straight forward, cost effective legal advice. less

Bowcock & Pursaill Solicitors

Bowcock & Pursaill Solicitors

We can help you on a wide range of personal issues - everything from buying or selling your home to getting divorced, tax planning and making a will. For many of our clients, we are their ‘family solicitor' - trusted advisers who they can turn to when required. less

Blackstone Law Associates

Blackstone Law Associates

We are one of the leading UK immigration law firms based in London, providing expert legal advice. We excel in client satisfaction, ensuring we build your trust and confidence in us. With the Immigration rules ever changing, here at Blackstone Law Associates we understand the need to provide timely legal advice in a professional, efficient and empathetic manner. less

Fleet Solicitors

Fleet Solicitors

We are a niche firm of solicitors. Our expertise and experience is in Litigation and Dispute Resolution including family and divorce law. We believe we offer an excellent service and our clients confirm that. The depth and breadth of our knowledge within Litigation and Dispute Resolution is extremely wide. You will find information on the types of dispute we commonly handle in the Practice Areas section. less

Cooks Solicitors

Cooks Solicitors

Nigel Cook has over thirty years dealing with personal injury claims. He has dealt with multi-million pound cases and has taken cases to the Court of Appeal. He will either be directly in charge of your claim or very closely supervising it. He is a strong believer in explaining things simply and fighting for clients who have a good case. We are a small firm and we pride ourselves on being small enough to care. less

Nicholls Law

Nicholls Law

With a team that are highly experienced in their respective specialisms, you achieve the results you desire, giving you the security to carry on living the life you deserve. You want excellent service and personal care, as well as great results - so this is what we are committed to delivering. less

Spurlings

Spurlings

At Spurlings we pride ourselves on a friendly, personal and efficient service at a reasonable fee. Many of our clients are recommended by existing clients and other professionals. John Spurling is a Solicitor and past Chairman of the Bournemouth branch of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. He has practised in the area for many years and is supported by a team of experienced and professional staff. less

Tho & J W Barty

Tho & J W Barty

Dunblane, Stirling, Scotland, FK15 0EH

Tho & JW Barty is a full service legal firm with a long tradition of providing quality legal advice, backed by modern technology to meet our clients' needs and expectations. As part of the Glasgow based firm of BMK Wilson we are currently a six Partner firm with a wide range of experience and depth of expertise that only a firm of this size can provide. We act for a wide range of clients from individuals to national companies. less

Real Law Solicitors

Real Law Solicitors

Wrexham, Wrexham, Wales, LL11 1LN

After an accident, it is important that you seek advice from the right company. Real Law Solicitors only deal with accident claims and because of this, we are experts in the field of personal injury compensation recovery. Many companies allow unqualified clerks or trainees to represent their clients but we believe that you deserve better. We ensure that your claim is dealt with quickly and efficiently by a fully qualified solicitor from start to finish. less

Jacobs

Jacobs

Known as 'Jacobs Solicitors' since 1986 - after the Senior Partner, the late Maurice Jacobs, - we have been key players in the legal field here in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire for over 40 years. With a wealth of experience and determination to provide good service, we offer a wide range of legal services. Whether you are moving home, starting a business, getting divorced or need assistance at a police station, we are the people to help you. less

Probate Lawyer

Probate Lawyer

Cavendish Legal Group was created in 2012 following the merger of Walthamstow-based GTC Law and Crouch End-based Cramer Pelmont. The needs of our clients are paramount. We, therefore, aim to offer our clients a fast and efficient service in all areas of expertise using technology wherever possible to ensure that our clients are given the very best legal advice and service in the area at a reasonable price. Regular updates are a key feature of this service. less

Isherwood & Hose

Isherwood & Hose

At Isherwood and Hose we pride ourselves on being professional, approachable, knowledgable and affordable. We welcome all clients from individuals to businesses. We have an outstsanding reputation with over 120 years experience. We specialise in most areas of law however if there is a legal service that we are unable to offer then we will point you in the right direction. less

Patrick Park

Patrick Park

We provide a broad range of legal services to our clients including House Sales & Purchases, Commercial Property Transactions, Employment Matters, Personal Injury Claims, Commercial Litigation, Wills and Probate, Criminal and Matrimonial Matters. With our extensive experience, we are fully committed to providing an excellent level of professional service at all times. less

Duncan Lewis Solicitors

Duncan Lewis Solicitors

Our motto is "We give people a voice". As Solicitors serving the people we represent over 20,000 new clients a year in offices across London and in most of the major cities in the UK. We therefore take our motto very seriously indeed and do our utmost to listen to your problems first and then try our best to speak out on your behalf. We are your voice in the Courts of Justice throughout the UK. 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