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C J Giles & Co

C J Giles & Co

Our firm was established in 1986 by Charles Giles operating from premises at 63 Peach Street, Wokingham. In 1992 Ann Dobson joined Charles as a partner expanding the range of legal services offered by the firm. In 2004 having outgrown the offices at 63 Peach Street we moved to our present home at Evolution House a stones throw away. We don't seek to offer a complete range of legal services to all clients, preferring to provide excellence in the fields in which we have decided to specialise. less

Spring Solicitors

Spring Solicitors

Barking, East London, London, IG11 8BB

The Law Society of England and Wales is a designated professional body for the purposes of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. The Solicitors Regulation Authority is the independent regulatory arm of the Law Society. The Legal Ombudsman deals with complaints against lawyers. If you are unhappy with any insurance advice you receive from us, you should raise your concerns with either of those bodies. less

Thomas O'Gorman Solicitors

Thomas O'Gorman Solicitors

Our team of approachable, experienced and fully qualified solicitors are on hand to assist you when you require it, whatever your legal concerns. We are committed to fully exploring and understanding your legal issues before providing you with clear, individually tailored, legal advice, options and solutions. less

RHW Solicitors

RHW Solicitors

We have been in the Surrey Area for over 180 years. Our commercial team are renowned as experts in the field of Healthcare and Dental law. The Family team deal with everything from pre-nuptial agreements to civil partnerships, divorce and children. Just thought you might be interested to know that your advice last autumn helped to conclude a franchise agreement in December and I am now up and running. less

Conveyancing Direct Property Lawyers

Conveyancing Direct Property Lawyers

Conveyancing Direct Property Lawyers have provided expert legal services to the residential property market since 1992. Trading within a competitive volume market the firm has seen significant growth in recent years. We pride ourselves on a personal service which exploits the latest innovations in electronic communications, the firm is strongly committed to speeding up the conveyancing process through investment in technology and an extensive, customer focused staff training programme. less

Bernard Culshaw Employment Solicitor

Bernard Culshaw Employment Solicitor

I am a specialist employment solicitor with 15 years experience advising and representing employees in employment law matters - most commonly, unfair dismissal. My office is in Rochdale but I have clients across the North West and will normally be able to see you at a location convenient for you. less

Kemp

Kemp

Elgin, Moray, Scotland, IV30 1NY

We are a Legal Firm specialising in Family Law. Our aim is to provide our clients with clear, professional and practical advice to help them make decisions about the best way forward during what can be difficult times. We will always attempt to encourage dialogue and will do our best to achieve a negotiated settlement. However if negotiations are unsuccessful or inappropriate we will raise Court proceedings promptly. less

Storrar Cowdry Solicitors

Storrar Cowdry Solicitors

Storrar Cowdry Solicitors was established in Chester in 1983. We offer a full range of legal services to individuals and businesses. We believe in being nice people to do business with and are proud of our hard-won reputation for a no nonsense, direct commercial ethos. Your business, complex or simple, private or commercial, becomes our business from day one. And we deliver on our promises. less

Tanners Solicitors

Tanners Solicitors

Tanners is an established law firm based in Cirencester. We are a dedicated team of specialist lawyers covering all aspects of property, commercial, employment and private client law. Working principally in the Cotswolds, London and the South West, we have a range of clients throughout the British Isles and abroad. Our services are tailored to the needs of the individual client and provided personally, sensitively and in plain English. less

Duncan Watts

Duncan Watts

The firm's high reputation has enabled it to attract as clients high net worth individuals who are looking for advice from very experienced and efficient team. The objective in operating within a narrow field of work is to provide high quality service to a relatively small number of clients at any one time. less

Obw Perera Solicitors

Obw Perera Solicitors

Including removal of right to have a blood sample if breath reading between 40-50 and use of roadside breath test as only test. To check if your case is listed in the Crown Court go to Crown Court daily lists on www.courtserve.net. If you are arrested or interviewed by a police officer (incl whilst not under arrest) you are entitled to free legal advice from a solicitor of your choice. Call us on 07795 217638 24 hours a day 365 days a year. less

Probert & Gray

Probert & Gray

Costs are of course an important consideration, and as a small family firm we are able to offer competitive fees, however we also take pride in the quality of our speedy, friendly and approachable service, and always strive to offer our clients the best value for money, not just the cheapest quote. less

March Solicitors

March Solicitors

As specialists in Divorce and Family Law, you get sound advice from a legal team that is hand-picked and dedicated to your case. We open our doors for longer so it is easier for you to visit outside of normal working hours. And if you're worried about the cost of receiving legal advice, we have a range of innovative options to make your legal advice more affordable. We do things like this because we listen to our clients and adjust our services to suit their needs. less

Pooleys

Pooleys

Pooleys Solicitors is the product of a merger over twenty years ago between Pooley & Co and Clarke Dale & Buckley, the latter having been part of A. E. Smith & Co which had been established in mid-Victorian times. Currently they operate mainly from their Swindon office at 10 Regent Circus. They will also meet their clients in London by appointment. less

Paul Davidson Taylor

Paul Davidson Taylor

We provide specialist commercial legal services to a wide range of clients in different market sectors. Our principal areas of expertise are in asset based lending, property, dispute resolution, insolvency and company law. In the 20 years since PDT was formed it has grown from some 4 people to 60. Our intention is to maintain this growth by working with the right clients and employing the right people. This simple philosophy has been the catalyst for our success from the outset. 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