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Abbey Law Costs Consultants

Abbey Law Costs Consultants

Abbey Law Costs Consultants Ltd is a highly qualified and experienced Law Costs Consultancy based in Battle, East Sussex and Hanover Square, London. Our Costs Draftsmen and Costs Lawyers have many years experience in Drafting Bills of Costs and Detailed Assessment Advocacy for paying and receiving clients. less

Lisa's Law

Lisa's Law

Lisa's Law's mission is to provide its clients quality legal service that meets and exceeds their expectation, in a timely manner that is effective and efficient and at a reasonable price that is highly competitive and to be a responsible business by serving the local community. less

McQueenie Boyle

McQueenie Boyle

McQueenie Boyle Solicitors provides professional, experienced and above all friendly advice to help ensure all your legal concerns are catered for. Founded by Karen McQueenie in 2001, McQueenie Boyle Solicitors as it is now known, is entering into a well established 15 years of business. With charming offices centrally located overlooking Bangor Marina and with ample and convenient free parking, McQueenie Boyle is well placed to offer legal service for County Down and Belfast. less

Allens Solicitors

Allens Solicitors

As a well-established firm of solicitors we look after our clients very well and we are very good at what we do, but we hope you won't take our word for it. We'd like you to find out for yourself. Having used our site to learn more about the legal services we offer we hope you'll decide to give us a call and, ultimately, work with us. We think you'll like what you find. less

Law South Mediation

Law South Mediation

Our member firms recognise the need for confidence in the expertise of any mediator among their number who might be appointed. That confidence comes from each firm having a strong and well- regarded litigation practice, a record of success in resolving disputes, and a sound reputation in terms of culture, training and professional dealings with all those who use their services. less

Thomas Dunton Solicitors

Thomas Dunton Solicitors

Walking into Thomas Dunton Solicitors, a thriving, dynamic legal practice on Orpington High Street, you would be hard pushed to imagine its roots. One day in 1962, at the age of 49, he decided to train as a Solicitor. With a wife and a young family to support, college was not an option, so he enrolled on a correspondence course and studied at home in the evenings, emerging as a fully qualified Solicitor six years later. Thomas Dunton Solicitors was officially born in 1978 when Norman was 65. less

Vincent Buffoni & Co Solicitors

Vincent Buffoni & Co Solicitors

Please note that the Principal of this practice, Dhruti Thakrar, has been appointed as a Partner to set up a new Immigration Department at a firm called Edwin Coe LLP (address as below -a Top 200 Law Firm), together with two of her other colleagues Jahanara and Christine. We will be moving over to our new firm on 11 November 2013 which is based near Chancery Lane. This is exciting news for us and we do hope that we can continue our relationship at Edwin Coe. less

Ford Simey

Ford Simey

Our ambition at Ford Simey is to remain one of the leading, most trusted and reliable providers of legal services in Devon. Ford Simey solicitors are individuals who strive to understand clients' needs and ensure that they are acted upon and satisfied as quickly as possible. From our offices in Exeter, Exmouth, Sidmouth and Honiton, Ford Simey solicitors give professional and practical advice and guidance on your legal needs at competitive rates. less

Pickering John & Partners

Pickering John & Partners

She specialises in industrial disease and personal injury claims. She contributes to a legal textbook on Occupational Illness litigation and has lectured on asbestos related illness She has settled large claims including a claim for over £2 Million. When a big insurer went bust a few years ago and the Board set up by the government to protect people when this happens refused to pay up, she immediately took them to court to make sure her client got his money. This was the first case of its kind. less

HSW Solicitors Cheshire

HSW Solicitors Cheshire

Need a Solicitor in Cheshire? You've come to the right place. Here at Hall Smith Whittingham we provide a wide range of legal services for private and business clients. Our Partners, Solicitors and support staff individually specialize in their chosen legal areas, giving you the best expertise possible for your legal requirements. We take great pride in our work and strive to keep up to date with changes in the law. less

Cowley Di Giorgio

Cowley Di Giorgio

At Cowley Di Giorgio we pride ourselves in offering our clients a highly professional and personal service. We believe that our clients wish to be served by dedicated individuals within our Practice who are fully qualified to act on a one to one basis with clients. In this way we aim to build a long term relationship with our clients based upon mutual respect, trust and confidence. less

Mooney Everett Solicitors

Mooney Everett Solicitors

Whilst investing in a buy-to-let property might appear attractive on paper, it is easy for any profits to be eroded if you do not have adequate protection from potentially problematic tenants. Some significant changes to employment law start in April this year, mainly in the area of family leave. The headline news is the introduction of shared parental leave but various other changes will also take effect. less

CP Law

CP Law

We hope it will enable you to find out all about our practice including the services we can offer you. Within it you will find easy links to the various departments and convenient and effective means of communicating with the people who work within them. less

Gledhill Solicitors

Gledhill Solicitors

Gledhill Solicitors specialise in mental health law, representing clients who are detained in hospital under the Mental Health Act. We are based in Brighton, Sussex but represent clients all over the South East. Our staff currently represent clients in East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Southampton, Portsmouth, Kent, London, Essex, Bedfordshire and East Anglia. We pride ourselves on being 'client centred'. less

Murray Kelly Moore

Murray Kelly Moore

You are looking to build your wealth, and to be successful in the new economic and social reality we are living in. We have the highest standards of customer service and are responsive to your legal needs and challenges. With the continually evolving legal landscape we will keep you up to date with key developments in our regular newsletter - The Shield. 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