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Charsley Harrison

Charsley Harrison

We know that in today's legal marketplace you have a wide choice; however, at Charsley Harrison LLP, we are confident that few can match our single-minded commitment to the different needs of the businesses, individuals and families whom we represent. less

Stevenson & Johnstone

Stevenson & Johnstone

Stevenson & Johnstone are a long established firm of solicitors and estate agents providing a personal and friendly service to all our clients throughout Annandale, Eskdale and the Scottish Borders. Our offices are located at 38 High Street in Langholm and from there the firm carries out a variety of legal work including Purchase and Sale of residential and commercial property, Estate Agency, preparation of Wills and Power of Attorneys. less

Roberts Crossley Solicitors

Roberts Crossley Solicitors

Relationship breakdown and divorce can be a stressful and emotional time. You have important decisions to make about your your children, your finances, your future and maybe even your business. Roberts Crossley Solicitors is a trading name of Roberts Solicitors Limited (Company Registration Number 08708281) authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (Registration Number 611949) whose registered office is at 42 Jordangate, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 1EW. less

Gray Magee Solicitors

Gray Magee Solicitors

Practice areas include Personal Injury, Matrimonial, Probate and Conveyancing transactions, Debt Recovery, Business Recovery Advice and assistance. Stephen Gray - Stephen qualified with a BA Honours degree from Queen's University, Belfast in 1990 and was admitted as a solicitor in 1993. He formed his own practice at the young age of twenty eight. Stephen specialises in Personal Injury Practice. less

DLS Law

DLS Law

Welcome to dls law, a specialist Law Firm where our team of Litigation Lawyers are all geared towards a common purpose - helping you to find the solution which is best for you. We make ourselves readily available, approachable and accessible to you, on demand, so that we can properly understand your perspective and the legal requirements that you have and then coupled with our expertise in the practice area we strive to apply our legal and practical experience to get you the right result. less

Kippen Campbell W.S

Kippen Campbell W.S

The village of Kinfauns is located approximately 4.5 miles from Perth and is close to the main Dundee to Perth dual carriageway, an ideal location. The reception hall of Beaumont House is very well maintained, fully carpeted and attractively decorated. The lobby is welcoming, furnished with co. less

Rudds

Rudds

We have a team of experienced lawyers who can provide individual clients with a full range of services, delivered in an understanding, professional and efficient manner. Request an estimate of the legal expenses for your transaction(s) by completing our Estimate Request form. In addition, we have a separate family mediation practice where issues consequent upon the breakdown of a relationship can be resolved between the parties by mediation conducted by a qualified and experienced family mediator. less

H W Solicitors

H W Solicitors

One of our Solicitors will contact you by your preferred method within 24 hours to advise how much your claim is worth and what happens next if you want to proceed. Upon your behalf our solicitors will claim compensation for personal injury. We specialise in injuries that occur as a result of a road traffic accident, an accident at work or an accident in a public place. We deal with all types of injury including whiplash and sprains. We can arrange repairs to your vehicle and a hire car. less

Thompson

Thompson

Aberdeen, Scotland, Scotland, AB24 5TJ

Are you a cyclist or pedestrian who's been injured in a fall caused by the Edinburgh trams lines? Call us now to speak with one of our specialist lawyers who are experts in dealing with this type of accident. We believe that we have achieved this accolade through our passion for justice and our determination to always recover the maximum compensation that our clients are entitled to. less

Appleby Hope & Matthews

Appleby Hope & Matthews

At Appleby Hope and Matthews, we are dedicated to meeting the varied and ever-changing needs of our clients. Whatever the problem may be - buying or selling a house, family difficulties, making a Will, problems with an employer or employee, claiming compensation for an accident, or a Court appearance - we will be able to assist you. The firm has an approachable and open style, and we make personal service our priority. less

Ursula Bagnall

Ursula Bagnall

Practising from an office near the waters edge in Cowes, Isle of Wight, Ursula Bagnall advises and guides clients from the Isle of Wight, mainland UK and all over the world following their family or relationship breakdown. During her long career, she has been instructed in every type of Family case, from heartrending problems over abandoned, abused or difficult children to the bitterest disputes over substantial or limited wealth, inherited assets and family companies. less

Rahman Lowe Solicitors

Rahman Lowe Solicitors

We are a niche firm of employment and discrimination lawyers based in Canary Wharf, London. We act for both businesses and senior executives. Our specialist employment lawyers provide high quality advice on all legal matters. We are ranked as a Leading Firm in Employment Law by the Legal 500 independent guide to the UK Legal Profession. less

Hammons Solicitors

Hammons Solicitors

The breakdown of any family relationship causes problems for all involved, and particularly, any children. Here at Hammons Solicitors we are committed to finding the best solution for all parties and try to avoid drawn-out court proceedings. We can help to guide you through the confusion and complexity involved in buying, selling or remortgaging your house or business premises. We will guide you through all the various stages providing professional advice every step of the way. less

Smail & Ewart

Smail & Ewart

Smail and Ewart dates back to 1876 when Andrew Smail came to practice in Biggar and to take up the part-time post of Town Clerk of the then Burgh of Biggar. William Ewart, the son of tea clipper captain, joined him in 1912. The firm presently has offices in Biggar and Lanark and provides a wide range of legal services to the local community and beyond. John Armstrong is the firm's Senior Partner. Admitted in 1971 he has been with Smail and Ewart for 35 years. less

Forte Law

Forte Law

Established by Pamela Forte, who has been advising in these key areas in the broadcast industry since the early 1990s, our mission is to maximise resources for our public sector clients and increase revenue for our commercial clients. In an economy driven increasingly by knowledge capital, ideas and their creative expression have never been so important. 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