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B H Solicitors

B H Solicitors

We are a small firm with a team of caring people who are truly interested in helping clients. This means we deliver an honest and personal legal service, in a friendly environment where clients are encouraged to ask questions. This also means we want you to feel you have come to the right place. We are therefore committed to delivering quality advice and always try to go the extra mile to find solutions and answers to your specific questions. less

Jacklyn Dawson Solicitors

Jacklyn Dawson Solicitors

Jacklyn Dawson are a long established Newport firm. We can trace our roots back to the firms of Liscombe & Dawson and H. Meyrick Williams, who practised in the Newport area in the earlier part of the last century. In 1963 both firms merged to form the firm of Jacklyn Dawson & Meyrick Williams. At around the same time this new practice moved to its current offices at Equity Chambers in the centre of Newport. less

Motoring Lawyers Online

Motoring Lawyers Online

As specialist motoring solicitors, Forrest Williams represent clients charged with all sort of motoring offences. Our team consists exclusively of motoring law professionals and is headed by Steve Williams, a seasoned motoring defence lawyer with a unique approach to defending individuals who are facing a driving ban. Your driving licence is too important to leave to a non-specialist solicitor. less

Claims Solicitor UK

Claims Solicitor UK

We are a specialist department of Clarke Willmott LLP. We are one of the most experienced personal injury practices in the country and ranked number one by the Legal 500 directory. That means we're a specialist, professional and highly rated practice and one that you can trust to handle your claim. We know legal matters can seem very daunting but our team of friendly and approachable legal experts will guide you every step of the way. less

Keystone Law

Keystone Law

The concept of freedom resonates deeply with the audiences that matter to us. Clients benefit from the undivided attention of lawyers who are free from running a busy law practice and meeting onerous billing targets. Our lawyers are free to think independently and creatively and to focus upon our clients' requirements. And they are free to find the perfect work-life balance, which fuels an insatiable passion for the job in hand. less

Darlingtons Employment Law

Darlingtons Employment Law

I'm Ben Jones and I head up the employment law team at Darlingtons, which has significant expertise and experience in advising both employers and employees on the full range of employment law issues, problems and disputes. We are a 6 partner practice with some 30 staff, with offices in North and Central London (for more information about Darlingtons generally, please visit our main site). less

Houghton Pigot

Houghton Pigot

Houghton Pigot & Co Solicitors was established in 1990 following the merger of two firms, Houghton & Pigot and G. Raymond Pigot & Co. The partners of Houghton & Pigot, husband and wife Edward and Margaret Houghton (nee Pigot) had previously been partners in the long established Wigan firm Ackerleys (formerly Ackerley Heaton and Pigot). The partners of G. Raymond Pigot & Co., Frances Lawlor (the eldest daughter of Edward and Margaret) and Mark Randall had both trained as Solicitors with Ackerleys. less

Midwinters Solicitors

Midwinters Solicitors

From our office in the centre of Cheltenham, Midwinters offer a comprehensive range of legal services to individuals as well as the business community. Our reputation for providing a highly efficient and personal service can be endorsed by many satisfied and loyal clients who recommend us to their family, friends and colleagues. So whatever your legal requirement, one of our specialist solicitors will be pleased to provide a low cost initial interview at a time to suit you. less

Manuel Martin & Associates

Manuel Martin & Associates

We are the only firm in the UK and in Spain of Solicitors, Notaries & Abogados. Our expertise is unique. We provide INDEPENDENT advice and assistance on English, Spanish and International Law and Legal Translation Services to Private, Professional and Commercial clients. The founder of the firm, Manuel J. Doсa Martнn is qualified and practises as a Spanish lawyer (Abogado), English Solicitor and English Notary Public. less

Lloyd Donnelly Solicitors

Lloyd Donnelly Solicitors

Whether you have had an accident or you're having problems at work, we offer a free initial informal chat with a solicitor so we can identify if you have a potential claim. We are totally upfront and honest about our fees and in most cases, we can offer a no win no fee agreement to pursue your case. We are waiting for your call. less

Hillingdon Law Centre

Hillingdon Law Centre

Hayes, West London, London, UB3 4QW

We are an independent legal advice service managed by local people and employing professionally qualified staff. We are a registered charity and have not-for-profit contracts with the Legal Aid Agency. Give advice to Employers, however we can advise you on where to get help. We hold the Community Legal Services Specialist Quality Mark, (SQM) which is the national accreditation for help with legal problems. less

Wigg

Wigg

WIGG & Co law costs draftsman are accredited and undertake all forms of Legal Costing in the UK or jurisdictions having final rights of appeal to the Privy Council. Law costs draftsman are backed by indemnity insurance and can work with you from any part of the country or your jurisdiction. WIGG & Co costs lawyers will identify with you your objectives having proper regard to legal, commercial and financial considerations. less

Graysons With Watson Esam Solicitors

Graysons With Watson Esam Solicitors

By making a will you can ensure that your affairs are taken care with as little fuss as possible when you die, and that your estate goes exactly where you want it to go. Whether you're buying, selling, leasing or releasing equity in your property, our experts will guide you smoothly through the process so you can get moving as quickly as possible. less

Slater & Gordon Lawyers

Slater & Gordon Lawyers

Slater and Gordon Lawyers are one of the largest Personal Injury Law Firms in the UK. Our Solicitors deal with every type of personal injury claim from car accidents to Asbestos compensation claims. 98% of our Clinical & Medical Negligence claims are funded through 'No Win, No Fee' agreements, which are formally known as Conditional Fee Agreements. less

Gilbert Stephens LLP Solicitors

Gilbert Stephens LLP Solicitors

At Gilbert Stephens LLP Solicitors we believe that by providing well thought-out and robust legal and financial solutions* for our private and business clients we protect their interests, help them to achieve their objectives and deliver security for the future. On 1st July 2013 Gilbert Stephens LLP merged with Symes, Robinson & Lee. 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