Read a Bit More Info on the Firms
www.acsl.org.uk: If firm says they have been established for over 150 years for example, that doesn't mean there is a 150 year old guru solicitor sitting behind the desk running everything. We are a team of closely knit legal professionals who all enjoy our jobs every single day."< div> ...
www.amykinglegal.co.uk: It is HTTPS secure for submitting your personal details via the contact form. It's always seen as if you have to make the choice between a) using a large firm with greater resources but you're just another case number, or b) using a smaller firm where each client is probab...
www.bakerhardman.co.uk: So keep aware.. Some were complaining about third parties related to the case, while others simply left a negative star rating with no explanation. Both of the firms official sites are HTTPS secure for submitting your details in their contact form. class="inf...
www.brianbarr.co.uk: One of the problems when trying to find a law firm to help with a case is the similarities between each firm's website. This firm, like many others, provides customer testimonials on their website: class="infoquote "Highly recommend this firm for their expertise in fi...
www.brodies.com: The argument is often made that large firms can bring a wealth of resources and a brand name to back up your case - while a smaller firm may be more personable and treat clients like family rather than just another case. class="infoquote "Alzheimer Scotland has...
www.calioclaims.co.uk: e.g. In all of our articles about law firms we try to cover details about the firm themselves but also any general tips that stand out which may help consumers as they try to select the best fit for them . You can also only view details as pop ups which gets very difficult ...
www.cook-law.co.uk: There are other firms with the name "Cook" in them. You will need a law firm authorised to work in Scotland for Scottish cases, Northern Ireland for NI cases, and Republic of Ireland for ROI cases. A firm that seems to mention it's connection to the area on every page. They ...
www.crockettsolicitors.co.uk: Such dates will merely be about the brand name. Even when Legal Aid might be applicable. Legal Aid started being stripped back in the '90s and has continued to be gutted be successive governments ever since. Always keep aware of which websites you're on and who you are excha...
www.cullimoredutton.co.uk: 8 staff with 5 years' experience = 40 years. class="infoquote "Being specialists in specific areas of legal work you can be confident that you are working with knowledgeable people"< div> Cullimore Dutton are unique in that they list the years of experience of...
www.cwj.co.uk: One of the great things about the birth of the internet is how it has impacted the legal service industry. The Law Society also lists the qualification dates of each solicitor within any firm. For example at this firm you can see a range of legal professionals with ex...
www.defanksolicitors.com: The firms official website address is usually listed in the SRA certificate. It's much harder to find firms that list general costs for other matters because of how varied they can be. Also don't pay attention to sales tactics such as 'established in 1881'. If they hav...
www.drummondmiller.co.uk: It's a resource we constantly recommend to people . class="infoquote "great value considering all the effort they expended on our behalf" "always willing to answer any questions" "straight forward, professional and won my appeal" "regularly kept us informed by ema...
www.eatons-solicitors.co.uk: It's important to note that most law firms that handle property matters do end up with a larger portion of negative feedback compared to solicitors that don't. They also seem to have bought other variants such as www.eatonssolicitors.co.uk which is actually much more help...
www.edclord.co.uk: Make sure you are always on the correct website and never discuss payment details via email. There is also a frequently asked questions (FAQ) section that addresses common questions and concerns clients may have. class="infoquote "We thrive on repeat business as...
www.emdlaw.co.uk: There's plenty of experience within this law office with solicitor Robert Taylor having qualified in 1977 and Elizabeth Dumbleton in 1999. At least this sounds as though you will get to talk to an actual solicitor about your case. But a lot of firms can seem to fit into th...
www.englandderbyshire.co.uk: The .com does not redirect you there though and as you can see, the "&" part of the name is not in the web address. All this navigation information is important to note since the number of scams only seems to increase over the years. class="infoquote "Our Family and ...
www.nerolegal.com: Our commitment is to donate money from our turnover not profits! We are partnered with many of the UK leading charities as well as a whole host of local community projects across Scotland."< div>
The firm is very proud indeed of its charity work and, at the time of wri...
www.evelake.co.uk: The first thing people tend to do to check up on this, though, is read public review boards such as Google, Facebook or Trustpilot. Be alert throughout your transaction. There are a lot of terms to contend with when searching for help with legal matters. Serving clients ...
www.farahfamilylaw.co.uk: That's when having a specialist firm could make the difference between achieving the result you want versus not.
class="infoquote "We offer affordable fees and a free initial consultation"< div>
Farah Family Law's offer for a free consultation may not sound un...
www.freisolicitors.com: (A thing we assume they learned from the rise of Kardashian-style role-models before them.) So while a specialist firm to help people with the 'problem' of massive wealth might sound odd to most - it will be welcome news to those who have built their wealth on being carefu...
www.girlings.com: When searching for information on Google these days you may need to enter a specific location such as 'girlings solicitors ashford' otherwise reviews and other local business details will not pop up. That's much rarer than you might think. Both are HTTPS secure for sub...
www.gsbsolicitors.co.uk: So what are the comment forums saying about this firm?
class="infoquote "very professional and efficient in all matters"
"made me feel comfortable from the word go"
"kept us informed at every stage of the case"
"took my case when no one else would and made sure ...
www.harrisonssolicitors.com: Never discuss payments via email. You are not walking into the actual office and talking with the staff. For example, when we searched for "harrisons solicitors reading" the local listing simply would not pop up.
Unfortunately for conveyancing firms when things go wro...
www.hcrlaw.com:
class="infoquote "We put our trust in the medical professionals who look after us.
Most importantly they list the qualification dates of any solicitors working within each firm. Many firms offer 'testimonials' on their websites. We're not satisfied unless we'r...
www.heritageparkfamilylaw.com: On the face of it this will make most people imagine a good 30 plus years of experience. However it should be noted that a date stated on a website is not always a clear indication.
Also, be aware that Google has changed how you search for business displays and review...
www.horsleylaw.co.uk: For newer firms this might be more difficult. Both list that the firm trades under Horsley Law so it's the same company . So checking for an SRA number is a good idea before filling in a contact form. 100% Satisfied Clients."< div>
They are a relatively new firm in ...
www.keesolicitors.co.uk: We have one niche firm on our network handling only life-changing injury claims and another that only represents whistleblowers. That can certainly be a bit more helpful than the highly rose-tinted and hand-picked testimonials some firms choose to post on their site. The fir...
www.largeandgibson.co.uk: We should point out though, that if a firm only has a handful of reviews it does not mean they are not a good firm.
class="infoquote "Meet your lawyer face-to-face and speak directly to staff familiar with your matter."< div>
One of the main reasons we recommend...
www.louizecoaching.co.uk: Divorce coaching services are used by a wide range of individuals facing separation or divorce, each with unique challenges and goals. This assists with decision-making by helping individuals understand their options and set realistic goals.
One of the key benefits of ...
www.lyonslaw.co.uk: Other variants we tried such as lyonslaw.com also were not for this firm. They have a wonderful, free user side offering which will provide you with trading names, alternative contact details, all office locations, and the expertise qualification dates of each solicitor wi...
www.mark-croft-solicitor.co.uk: There have also been concerted efforts to keep the amount a solicitor can earn helping these financially vulnerable people to make it almost cost the solicitor money to take some Legal Aid cases.
class="infoquote "I recently obtained a discontinuance of a road traffic...
www.marsdenrawsthorn.com: Some people just flick through star ratings but that doesn't always give a good indication.
class="infoquote "Communication is the key to the excellent level of client service that we deliver. So what are people saying about them online?
class="infoquote "took...
www.mccarthy.ie:
This offers huge advantages when trying to verify a law firm or look into which is best for you. This includes the Law Societies of both NI and ROI too. This is especially important since the firm handles property matters.
class="infoquote "Our conveyancing d...
www.mpgqs.com: In that regard, the legal industry has made some great strides in consumer information . It would be great to see this from other regulatory bodies. So they really should be given a bit more weight than regular consumer testimonials. Sadly, the UK's legal system was like th...
www.murphysolicitors.co.uk:
class="infoquote "At SG Murphy Solicitors we want to provide a level of customer service that will exceed your expectations. We had to search for the exact firm name which was entered as 'S.G Murphy' with the full stop.
Other positive things that stood out to u...
www.njslaw.co.uk: Which is reflected on their website where they state a list of local charities they are involved with as well:
class="infoquote "NJS Law are proud patrons of: Inspiringirls, East Cheshire Eye Society, The Elizabeth Foundation, East Cheshire Hospice ..."< div>
If...
www.oakwoodsolicitors.co.uk: There are still far too many solicitors taking on a case then placing all the communication responsibility on a secretary or paralegal. The website is HTTPS secure for submitting your personal details on their contact form as well. that they are out of date, inexperienced,...
www.pcslegal.co.uk: Barristers with the Bar Standards Council. It may surprise you to learn that not all firms advertising that they deal with property matters have an actual solicitor on staff.
We've also seen buyers leave negative reviews on the seller's solicitor, which simply does no...
www.dispute-resolver.com: This can save considerable court time and therefore legal fees required to complete the case. The firm's website is HTTPS secure for submitting your details on their contact form. ADR describes different ways you can solve a problem without having to go to court ... Pay at...
www.sarahandrewslaw.co.uk: Ideally what people want is a small personal firm, with the resources of a large firm, with a specialism in their particular case. In fact for most criminal law, divorce, or property matters people want a firm that solely works on that one area of law. If you are a landlord...
www.solidaire.co.uk:
If you check out https: solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk organisation people 33660 solidaire-law-limited?Solicitors=True" the page for Solidaire< a> you'll see their two main solicitors qualified in 2001 and 2015 respectively.
Google keeps changing how it displa...
www.sternberg-reed.co.uk:
There are lots of other bits and pieces you can spot about a firm that can help distinguish them from others. However we always recommend reading the actual comments when it comes to law firm reviews rather than flicking through star ratings. Some people just click to...
www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk: So what are they saying?
class="infoquote "made a house sale process smooth and as quick as possible"
"Young friendly staff keen and pleasant"
"worked tirelessly to ensure that the purchase didn't fall through"< div>
Most independent forums were positive b...
www.tlps.co.uk: For our example (as the title suggests) we're going to use The Law Partnership.
In this article we're going to share a few tips on how we check up on firms we're thinking of adding.
class="infoquote "We strive to resolve legal matters in a non-confrontationa...
www.twbprobatesolicitors.com:
The Law Society of England & Wales however has a wonderful site with a wealth of information on every firm registered including languages spoken, contact details, staff, links to regulatory associations, as well as the qualification dates of each solicitor within th...
www.uvslaw.co.uk: Be careful of such wording on other sites. The Immigration Rules specify that an applicant for entry clearance must be outside the UK at the time of application. For a barrister this can be a bit more difficult as the Bar Standards Council don't have the best user-side infor...
www.walkerfoster.com:
For example at Walker Foster they show solicitors with qualifications spanning the past four decades including Keith Hardington who qualified in 1995, Maxine Heppenstall in 2002, Danielle Harps in 2015, right up to Lee Kirby who joined the profession in 2022. Why? Bec...
www.waterstoneps.com: But as mentioned above this firm is typically branded as 'Waterstone Partnership Solicitors' with their official site at www.waterstoneps.com which is https secure. Because they also provide the qualification dates and areas of law focused on by each solicitor. Of course, i...
www.wolflaw.co.uk: (If that makes sense?)
class="infoquote "You'll be given a representatives mobile number so you can call, even when the office is closed"< div>
Little things like this are always a good indication of good customer service.
class="infoquote "handled in a ...
www.wymlegal.com: But 'leading' without stating what you are leading in or in what area - not so much. You can usually check this using websites such as The Law Society for that area or https: www.sra.org.uk consumers register organisation ?sraNumber=627673" the Solicitors Regulation Autho...
www.your.law: Their site is HTTPS secure though so you should be able to submit your personal details in any callback form no problem. Currently, we are helping clients with their Wills, Probate, Divorce and Conveyancing needs."< div>
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