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Walker McDonald Solicitors Portadown

Walker McDonald Solicitors Portadown

Established since 1984 by Senior Partner Brian F. Walker and Joseph McDonald, Walker McDonald is a firm of solicitors based in Portadown, Northern Ireland. For over 27 years, we have grown and maintained a large private client base alongside both public sector and commercial clients. With a team of seven solicitors, we provide clear legal advice and representation you can depend on. less

Mulderrigs Solicitors

Mulderrigs Solicitors

We are a friendly, plain speaking solicitors firm, with over 25 years experience dealing with all kinds of personal injury claims. Since opening in 1989 our customer approval rating has been outstanding; 98% of our clients described our service as good or excellent whilst 99% said they would recommend Mulderrigs to a friend. less

Gaby Hardwicke Solicitors

Gaby Hardwicke Solicitors

Gaby Hardwicke Solicitors is a long-established East Sussex law firm offering a wide range of legal services for businesses and individuals. We were awarded the title 'Regional Law Firm of the Year' by the publishers and readers of Finance Monthly. To read what our clients say about our services, take a look at some recent testimonials. To learn about the kind of work our Commercial team handles, view our recent cases and deals. less

Murray Martin & Associates

Murray Martin & Associates

Martin Murray & Associates is one of the largest criminal defence solicitors firms in West London. With offices in West Drayton, Slough and Reading, our fast, efficient team offers criminal, family and prison law representation throughout the Thames Valley. Facing the threat of serious criminal charges - proceedings that could put your liberty at risk? Need to contest a road traffic prosecution? Troubled by a family legal matter? Considering divorce? less

Hand Morgan & Owen Solicitors

Hand Morgan & Owen Solicitors

As a result, you will find we provide practical commercial solutions to the legal problems you face so that together we can form a winning team. We all enjoy practising in Staffordshire and there is a low turnover of staff at the firm. This allows us to build long term relationships with our clients. Many clients have been with us since they were young adults. less

Bentley Solicitors

Bentley Solicitors

If you are suffering physically, emotionally and / or financially due to an injury, accident or medical negligence that wasn't your fault, then at Bentley Accident Claims we are here to help you get the financial recompense you deserve. We specialise in compensation claims for personal injury from industrial disease claims through to accidents at work and complex medical negligence claims. less

Derby & District Law Society

Derby & District Law Society

Whether you are a member of the public seeking guidance on the selection of a solicitor suitable to assist you in a legal matter, or a member of the profession seeking further information on the work of the Society and the benefits of membership, we hope that you will find what you are looking for. less

Edward Hayes

Edward Hayes

Edward Hayes LLP is one of the principal criminal defence firms on the Isle of Wight. We operate a hands on approach at the cutting edge of the Isle of Wight criminal justice system. You can be sure of consistent representation by us throughout your case. We defend clients in cases from road traffic offences to murder. Edward Hayes LLP is based centrally in the Isle of Wight county town of Newport. It is conveniently situated for the Isle of Wight Courts and Newport Police Station custody centre. less

Advance Legal Solicitors

Advance Legal Solicitors

Advance Legal is a genuine law firm, not a "claims farmer". We are not tied to any insurance company either, so we have no divided loyalties. We're here to help you at a difficult time, and to ensure that you receive just compensation for your misfortune. less

Stephen Beadle

Stephen Beadle

1st April 2013 saw the most significant reforms in the field of legal costs and funding since the introduction of the CPR in 1999. Whilst it is too early to fully assess their impact, the sheer significance of the changes and in particular, the flagship reform of costs management/budgeting, has increased the need for Solicitors or anyone dealing with costs to have an experienced Costs Lawyer to turn to, and preferably one with a legal background. less

PK Immigration Law

PK Immigration Law

The firm also provides professional immigration advice and services on an international basis. We aim to provide the highest personal and ethical standards for our clients and all enquiries are regarded as strictly confidential. We are always available to our clients and recognise the urgency and importance of immigration and nationality matters to each individual. Therefore we approach each application with our full commitment, expertise and understanding. less

Barford Fraser Solicitors

Barford Fraser Solicitors

Bridget has worked for Legal500 and other firms for over 20 years. Bridget is a member of the Family Panel, as she has extensive experience of all facets of Family Law and enjoys the challenges of its many disciplines. Bridget is an expert in the field of domestic abuse and has worked closely with the NCDV, refuge organisations and the police, assisting victims and safeguarding children. less

Claims-Solicitors

Claims-Solicitors

Claims Solicitors are specialist personal injury solicitors who are experts in offering a No Win, No Fee service to the victims of accidents. We ensure that you get the very best professional advice and that you keep the maximum of the accident compensation you are entitled to claim. While nobody wants to be the victim of an accident or personal injury, the unfortunate truth is that accidents can happen at any time to anyone. less

Lamb & Holmes Solicitors

Lamb & Holmes Solicitors

Lamb and Holmes Solicitors provide legal services to business and individual (private) clients and have done so for two hundred years. Based in Northamptonshire, with offices in Kettering and Corby, we are a local solicitors practice able to offer our clients a broad range of legal advice and services. We have experts in many fields each with a comprehensive knowledge of their area of law, which means we are able to offer good quality specialist legal advice. less

Solis Law

Solis Law

Solis Law is a boutique commercial and property legal practice that focuses on real estate development, business and property affairs. Planning laws are designed to balance our desire to develop the areas where we live and work with ensuring the surrounding environment isn't negatively affected for everyone. Each local planning authority ('LPA') is required to prepare a local development framework outlining how planning will be managed for their area. 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