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Howells Solicitors

Howells Solicitors

Swansea, Swansea, Wales, SA1 8QY

We can't recommend Howells solicitors enough. Your service was excellent; all documentation was clear, prompt and made our move stress free. I would like to thank you all for representing me during such a difficult period of my life. I would like you to be aware I was impressed with your dedication & professionalism. less

Surrey Law Centre

Surrey Law Centre

We will be opening a specific Domestic Abuse Legal Advice Clinic in Guildford on 30 April. Please call for more details. Over the next year you'll see the services we offer expand - we currently offer the Evening Advice Drop In on Tuesdays but we have plans to expand this greatly as well as offering these services throughout Surrey. Watch this space for updates. less

Elizabeth O'Connor Solicitors

Elizabeth O'Connor Solicitors

Elizabeth O'Connor Solicitors is the husband and wife legal team of Elizabeth and Fearghal O'Connor, and their back-up staff, and is based in Sandy's St., Newry, Co Down. The firm has a wide Client base of individuals and local businesses and seeks to offer advice and act in a varied range of areas with a particular emphasis in the areas of employment law and personal injury litigation. We aim to provide practical, effective, and affordable advice and action to meet Clients' needs. less

Maria Fogg Family Law

Maria Fogg Family Law

Maria Fogg is an Advanced Family Panel Solicitor Accredited by the Law Society. Maria is also a member of Resolution and follows Resolutions Code of Conduct to resolve family disputes in a conciliatory and amicable way and to try to preserve the parties relationship after divorce or separation particularly for the best interests of the children. less

Addison & Khan Solicitors

Addison & Khan Solicitors

Going to court should always be a last resort. However, when litigation becomes inevitable to protect or to defend our clients is paramount. Addison & Khan Solicitors' litigation department has developed a reputation for aggressive and effective litigation because we recognise that the greatest value a litigation solicitor can provide is to assist clients in recognising areas of potential litigation, thereby working with our clients in avoiding costly litigation and expenses. less

Capital Law

Capital Law

Cardiff, Wales, Wales, CF10 4AZ

Capital Law is a leading provider of commercial legal services to private and public sector clients throughout the UK, Europe and beyond. As a team of highly experienced commercial solicitors in Cardiff and London, we aim to deliver more and add value wherever possible. Clients say we're approachable, provide clarity, give excellent advice and talk plainly. We're delighted to have been nominated for a National CIM Marketing Excellence Award in the Digital Transformation category. less

Paul Martin

Paul Martin

Our firm of Defence Solicitors has successfully been providing services for criminal defence for a decade. We opened as Martin and Co Defence Solicitors, Romford, Essex in 2002 and have grown considerably as we now act as defence solicitors for many outside our local area and are a "Local Practice with a National Profile" having handled many cases of national public interest as our case portfolio demonstrates. less

Scott Rowe Solicitors

Scott Rowe Solicitors

Scott Rowe can trace its history back to 1789. While still a traditional firm, we offer specialist skills to meet your needs in the 21st Century. In all transactions we aim to provide a fast, efficient, competitive and friendly service. We believe in giving clear, decisive advice whenever possible, based not only on the legal implications but also on commercial considerations and common sense, and pride ourselves on our ability to respond effectively to requests for urgent information. less

Howells

Howells

Howells Solicitors is one of the most admired law firms in the north of England. From our South Yorkshire and Humber heartland, with offices in Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley and Hull, we provide expert legal services for you, your family and your business. We focus on providing personal legal services and helping clients with key events and at key stages throughout their lives, whether that be for Family Law, Civil Law or Criminal Defence. less

Mason Baggott & Garton

Mason Baggott & Garton

Our origins about the firm started in Brigg, pre 1870 as Goy, Cross & Co., and in Scunthorpe as Norman Gibson in 1919. The firm became Mason & Baggott in, or around, 1955, with the Epworth office opening in, or around 1970. The firm subsequently became known under its present name Mason, Baggott & Garton in 1975. less

Parker Rhodes Hickmotts

Parker Rhodes Hickmotts

Established in 1895, Parker Rhodes Hickmotts is a long standing, local firm of Solicitors based in Rotherham and Leeds. Renowned for its sterling reputation and dynamic approach, Parker Rhodes Hickmotts Solicitors offer a friendly and understanding service whilst really delivering results. less

Susan Howarth & Co Solicitors

Susan Howarth & Co Solicitors

Susan Howarth formed her legal practice following a career within the probation and social services, utilising the wide first hand experience she had gained there. After qualifying in law she was determined to provide a specialist practice able to give practical help and provide the sensitivity needed in a wide range of family law issues and in 1997 Susan Howarth & Company Solicitors was born. less

Horsman Solicitors

Horsman Solicitors

We are one of the leading firm's of Criminal Defence Solicitors in Sussex, providing 24 hour representation at any Police Station. Our attendance with you at a Police Station, is independent and free, irrespective of your income, due to our firms contract with the Legal Aid Agency. Horsman Solicitors will defend and uphold your rights against any criminal allegation made against you. We provide representation at the Magistrates and Crown Court throughout Sussex and the South East of England. less

Gouldingays Family Law & Mediation

Gouldingays Family Law & Mediation

Relationship breakdown affects us all at one time or another in our lives - whether it is first love, cohabitee/co-owner, husband or wife or civil partner or even break-ups with other family members; siblings, parents or grandparents. The consequences of relationship breakdown send ripples throughout family and friends and how it is handled can have a material effect upon the individual's long term future and ability to cope. less

David Lago

David Lago

If you just want advice or assistance with court proceedings, but not representation at court, we can help you, and can agree a FIXED FEE with you. We can review the case and court papers, or prepare them for you, for one or more stages. We can explain the law and tell you what is required, to help you to manage it and to go to court confidently prepared. We can advise on how to deal with the other party and their solicitors, and the court. 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