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Chappell Pascoe

Chappell Pascoe

Providing you with top-quality legal advice to suit your particular family-related problem. Our experience, contacts and expertise ensure that we provide you with the best possible service and top-quality advice. We work only on family cases. We understand that every situation is different and will tailor our service to your particular needs. less

P. C. McFarlane

P. C. McFarlane

P.C. McFarlane & Co. is a niche business and property law firm serving companies and private clients in Livingston, West Lothian, Edinburgh, Glasgow and throughout Central Scotland. While some of the work we handle is straightforward, we routinely handle complex, non-litigious legal work of a type typically undertaken by big city law firms. With more than 50 years of combined experience, there are very few matters our lawyers have not encountered. less

The Law Practice

The Law Practice

We never leave you in the dark about fees. There are no nasty surprises. We give you a fee quote in writing right at the start and if it has to be changed we will tell you straight away. I recently used 'The Law Practice' to act for me with a re-mortgage I was doing. Lynette Biddle acted on my behalf. less

The Law Place

The Law Place

The Law Place is a unique legal consultancy which works in conjunction with Weaver Rose Solicitors to provide a range of fully confidential legal and Human Resources services for limited company contractors, accountants, recruiters and the construction industry. We combine proven expertise in IR35, Agency Worker Regulations, Commercial and Employment Status issues together with unbeatable value and turnaround time. less

New Leaf Solicitors

New Leaf Solicitors

New Leaf Solicitors is a niche practice specialising in family law. We can help and advise you with regard to divorce and dissolution proceedings and issues concerning your children such as who they live or the contact arrangements. We offer expert advice on financial matters arising from your relationship breakdown or divorce. We offer a budget friendly fixed fee service for a divorce or dissolution if you and your spouse are in agreement regarding the divorce. less

A & A Law

A & A Law

Our lawyers are friendly and approachable professionals who provide a personalised service to each of our clients with a view to achieving the best possible case outcome. Your case is as important to us as it is to you because we understand that the outcome of your legal matter can have serious and far reaching consequences. less

Maddersons Solicitors

Maddersons Solicitors

Maddersons is a leading law firm in the Hertfordshire area, well known for its friendly and personal approach to client's needs. Maddersons offers a wide range of legal services including Civil Litigation, Mediation, Wills & Probate, Conveyancing and Employment Law. We pride ourselves on being both approachable as well as highly professional. Maddersons was established in 2002 by its Principal, Maxine Madderson. less

Nga

Nga

NGA Solicitors in Burnley and Colne were formed in 2003 following the restructuring of Nolan Grice. Previously Nolan Grice formed in 2000 following the merger of two local firms, Nolan Pickles and Smith and Grice and Ireland. Our Burnley office is ideally located on Parker Lane just across the road from the Police Station and the Magistrates Court. Our Colne office is centrally located on Albert Road. Many of our staff are from the surrounding area and continue to reside locally. less

Tait Macleod, Solicitors

Tait Macleod, Solicitors

Falkirk, Falkirk, Scotland, FK1 1RE

We are a Falkirk firm with practitioners who have a breadth of experience in many areas of Law including family law, civil court disputes, employment law, commercial matters and house purchase and sale. We value client relationships and service very highly and always try to progress matters as smoothly and quickly as possible. less

Shearer

Shearer

We are a firm of solicitors specialising in Housing, Landlord & Tenant, Civil Litigation, Debt & Welfare Benefit and Wills & Probate based in Chippenham and Swindon, Wiltshire, with an outreach service in Bath. We act for clients throughout Wiltshire, Somerset and Gloucestershire. less

Oerton Michael

Oerton Michael

Michael Oerton is a Notary Public and therefore is able to provide general notarial services which are extensive and encompass the certification of documents and, in some cases, the preparation of documents, in the main those that are required for whatever reason in a foreign country. For example, Powers of Attorney for the sale and purchase of properties in Spain require a Notary's signature to a Power of Attorney which you may be granting to your Spanish Lawyer. less

The Law Agency

The Law Agency

Aberdeen, Scotland, Scotland, AB15 5LX

The Law Agency is a dynamic commercial law company that was founded by Alex Green, one of the most renowned and experienced commercial mediators in Scotland. Alex is accredited as a commercial mediator by the Law Society of Scotland and the ADR Group. He is a member of ADR Net and a panel member for TalkMediation. less

Dalgarno Solicitors

Dalgarno Solicitors

Together with their team of highly trained and experienced solicitors they cover a range of claims including road and traffic accidents, work related injuries, accidents in public and more. Due to an expansion within the firm in January 2010 the firm moved to a prime location based within Warrington town centre. As specialist personal injury solicitors we have a high success rate with friendly and approachable staff. less

Family First Solicitors

Family First Solicitors

Do you need specialist family law advice? I can highly recommend Ursula Rice, who was such a friendly and understanding solicitor thoughout my divorce proceedings. I always had a prompt response to queries and was kept up to date. I could not have chosen a better solictor who understood the needs of myself and my children through a difficult time. less

Williamsons

Williamsons

Williamsons is an innovative law firm created by Michael Williamson who has over thirty years experience as a litigation and dispute resolution lawyer, most of those as a partner or owner of a legal practice. As well as a broad range of business and private disputes we deal with specific contentious areas of employment and personal injury. 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