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Blake Morgan

Blake Morgan

With exceptional talent and leading lawyers working across southern England and Wales, Blake Morgan has a highly skilled workforce with more than 120 partners and 900 staff, giving our clients access to a greater depth of skills and experience. We act for large corporates, entrepreneurs and owner-managed-businesses, public sector and charity organisations. less

New Homes Law

New Homes Law

We believe in providing you with a friendly and personable service that will ensure your conveyancing matter is a smooth and stress-free experience. Our specialists are conveyancing experts and will be a champion for your needs and requirements from instruction to completion. Providing an excellent service is at the heart of all we do as we strive to establish long-term relationships with all of our clients. Help to Buy are government backed schemes to help working people buy a home in the UK. less

Williscroft

Williscroft

Our Solicitors in Bradford and lawyers provide expert legal advice to families and individuals in throughout Yorkshire. If you think you might need legal help and would like to talk to a solicitor or lawyer, or if would like to know more about how our law firm can help you, then please get in touch. Get legal assistance from Bradford Solicitors. less

Tony Roe Divorce & Family Law

Tony Roe Divorce & Family Law

We are one of the most experienced law firms in the South East specialising in Divorce & Family Law. Heading the firm, Tony Roe has achieved national recognition for his work and sat on the National Commitee of Resolution. We cater to a broad range of clients including those with higher net worth matters and to those in the public eye. We offer a comprehensive range of law services including Divorce, Living Together, Civil Partnerships, Children and International issues. less

Colemans Solicitors

Colemans Solicitors

We've worked with Colemans for many years, mainly with Managing Partner Michael Stone in the context of Commercial Property, and Sue Jones on Company Commercial matters. It's very much a two-way client referral relationship. Our experience of Colemans is that any client we refer will receive a thorough, honest and powerfully effective service based on the experience, knowledge and skill of their lawyers. Colemans excels even in the most complex of matters. less

JMP Solicitors

JMP Solicitors

We provide a one lawyer one client relationship that works in delivering results in a plain speaking, approachable and professional manner for individuals and commercial clients. Established in 2001 by Ian Howard and Yvonne Carratt our rapid growth initiated a move into purpose built headquarters in Grantham in 2003, attracting a number of key lawyers from other firms throughout the midlands. less

Douglas Adam & Son

Douglas Adam & Son

We are a professional yet friendly and approachable firm of Solicitors with offices in Alnwick and Berwick upon Tweed, as well as a meeting facility in Amble. The firm was originally known as Adam Douglas and Son and was founded in 1894 by Mr Adam Douglas. The firm has been looking after the legal needs of generations of people and small businesses in North Northumberland and we are proud to continue to do so. less

Legals 4 Lawyers

Legals 4 Lawyers

Legals 4 Lawyers is a recruitment consultancy specialising in the placement of Lawyers, Solicitors, Legal Executives, Paralegals, Legal Secretaries/PA's, Support Staff and legal professionals within law firms located in London, Hertfordshire, the Home Counties. less

E J WINTER & SON

E J WINTER & SON

E J WINTER & SON LLP are a leading firm of Solicitors and Lawyers based in Reading and Windsor established in 1927 serving clients across England and Wales. Offering sound legal advice we seek to cut through the legal jargon and deliver what you want. We believe in substance over form and we offer straightforward legal advice. There are three key features that make us stand out from the crowd: our client focus, expert knowledge and delivery. We put the needs of our clients centre stage. less

Crossmans

Crossmans

Established for more than 20 years, our lawyers have wide ranging experience in Criminal Defence, Family Law, Power of Attorney, Wills and Probate and Conveyencing. We are based in Radstock near Bath and serve Bath, Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. less

Real Employment Law Advice

Real Employment Law Advice

I am a Solicitor and sole-practitioner at my own Firm, Real Employment Law Advice. I qualified as a Solicitor in June 2006 and I have specialised in providing advice to Employers and Employees on all aspects of Employment Law and HR, including mediation and dispute resolution within the workplace. I have experience of helping individual employees and businesses to deal with the stress that comes with problems at work and Employment Tribunal procedures. less

Harrow Law Centre

Harrow Law Centre

The impetus was a reaction from the community against what was seen as the injustice that many in the community have in accessing specialist legal services. The model chosen was a dynamic, not for profit organisation that would operate reactively by providing advice, and proactively through education, social policy/influencing and test case litigation. It is a model that the private sector is unable to replicate as many of the functions are non-profit making. less

Nicholas Solicitors

Nicholas Solicitors

Nicholas Solicitors is a UK based firm that prides itself on providing the best and most efficient service possible. We have experienced Lawyers who have defended numerous clients in serious Criminal Cases in England Wales. We also conduct Criminal, Immigration and General Civil Litigation Matters and utilise our best endeavours to ensure that our clients' get the best results possible. less

HAQ Publishing

HAQ Publishing

Founded in 1982, HAQ Publishing Limited began by producing Chamber of Commerce Business Directories, Council Manuals-Directories-Newsletters, Manuals and In-house magazines for Government departments, Sports programmes to mention but a few. In short, a wide range of publications that quickly established our presence in the publishing industry. less

Paramount Legal Costs

Paramount Legal Costs

Our experienced legal costs draftsmen will prepare a detailed Schedule of Costs, provide you with advice and negotiate settlement within a few weeks allowing you to concentrate solely on fee earning duties. With Costs Lawyers also on hand, we are able to offer a full service of legal costs, from preparing a Schedule of Costs, all the way to attending a final Detailed Assessment Hearing. 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