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www.acitylawfirm.com: We've seen a lawyer with a 5 star review for their 'new italian menu' and a 1 star rating for a Criminal Law specialist for refusing to handle someone's divorce. So if you see clearer statements like those on A City Law Firm's site then tack on a couple of extra brownie po...
www.acsl.org.uk: That's nearly a century of experience between them. We've been working in the legal industry for over 20 years now, just about to celebrate (a loose use of the word) our 25th year in the business. Little things like these can show a firm really interested in it's work, the...
www.backhouse-solicitors.co.uk: would make researching and choosing the right firm for you far more simple and sure. Whilst many people are happy to post about a pizza they've just ordered, most do not wish to discuss their messy divorce, bankruptcy, or life changing injury claim so publicly. Always rea...
www.brianbarr.co.uk: The firm's site is HTTPS secure for entering your details on the contact form but always be aware of what site you're on and never discuss payments via email these days. class="infoquote "97% compensation claims success rate achieved by Brian Barr Solicitors in 2021...
www.brodies.com: Unfortunately, the Law Society of Scotland does not have most user-friendly website out of all the law societies. But these days, the majority of law firms we work with are at varying points on that scale between those two extremes. That may have been true a few decad...
www.buchananco.co.uk: However every firm we add to our network goes through various checks which we often write about, because much of the things we do can be helpful for any potential client in their search. The official web address we link to above is www.buchananco.co.uk and although the expec...
www.calioclaims.co.uk: So what are the independent boards such as Google, Trustpilot, and Facebook saying? class="infoquote "i was always kept in the loop" "in regular contact through email with next steps and updates of the claim" "ensured I was well informed"< div> The comment...
www.cullimoredutton.co.uk: One firm may say "established in 1881" while another says "40 years of experience". Cullimore Dutton seem to be weathering the storm well so far. Never discuss payments via email. But how can you know if they are right for you beyond the marketing? We always like to se...
www.cwj.co.uk: One of the great things about the birth of the internet is how it has impacted the legal service industry. With so much sales language to wade through, what should you be looking for? class="infoquote "CWJ is a leading regional firm of Solicitors in Kent serving pri...
www.bakerhardman.co.uk:
class="infoquote "you will have direct access to your own solicitor who will be available to guide you every step of the way"< div>
Again, this is another phrase people might overlook as most assume they will be able to talk to their solicitor about the case at ...
www.defanksolicitors.com: The easiest way to spot the difference is by searching the bottom of the firm's website. For all you know the award was for best logo design which doesn't help with your legal matter. Ancient founding dates are often touted to make people think the firm is well established ...
www.dispute-resolver.com: At the time of writing this, the Dispute Resolver Consultancy states 14 years of experience on their website and over 500 cases handled which certainly sounds like the level you would want.
Normally at this point in a review article we would point out where to get ind...
www.drummondmiller.co.uk:
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 email on how the case was progressing"< div>
These...
www.eatons-solicitors.co.uk: But we always recommend using The Law Society of England & Wales' website. Also 'eatons solicitors leeds' will bring up different reviews to 'eatons bradford'. So a quick note on navigation is required.
Over the past decade there has been a massive upsurge of people ...
www.edclord.co.uk:
Make sure you are always on the correct website and never discuss payment details via email. Also you cannot use an ampersand in web addresses so www.edclord&co.co.uk is not possible.
The website also features profiles of the firm's lawyers , with detailed biogr...
www.emdlaw.co.uk:
class="infoquote "The firm has two offices; the Head Office is in Staplehurst, Kent and there is a branch office in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex."< div>
It's really important to be aware of these things online these days, especially since this firm handles pr...
www.evelake.co.uk: But most variants we tried such as the .com version or evelakeconveyancing.co.uk all returned domains owned by other companies or not at all. That's a tactic you simply don't see anywhere else in legal matters.
class="infoquote "We want to help you achieve a stress-f...
www.amykinglegal.co.uk:
We've covered the legal industry for over twenty years now. But always make sure you are on the correct website and do not discuss bank details or payments via email - no matter how official the email might look. There is no hard and fast rule. The internet allows yo...
www.fosterandcoleman.com:
This is simply not true any more. The official website for this firm is www.fosterandcoleman.com and currently www.fosterandcoleman.co.uk does not redirect you. There were some comments available when we looked:
class="infoquote "they have made me and my family...
www.freisolicitors.com: For any given area we might displays results for a general high street solicitor next to a direct access barrister or a specialist non-solicitor solution.
class="infoquote "extremely clear, concise, practical and courteous"
"very happy with the company providing a ...
www.girlings.com: There are separate reviews for the Personal Injury Claims department if you type that in.. Very rough example, but hopefully makes the point.
The Government has continued to strip Legal Aid and reduced the amount of people it can help to almost sub-decimal point percen...
www.goldsmithbowers.com: There are still plenty of law firms charging people money before getting to sit down with an actual solicitor. We've seen variants such as 'goldsmith and bowers' showing up in searches due to the number of law firms that use that separator for partner names in the firm. We ...
www.guardianlaw.co.uk: We've seen a law practice praised for its 'tasty new menu' and a divorce specialist given a zero-star rating for refusing to handle someone's criminal law case. They are an excellent resources and we absolutely recommend checking through them. https: solicitors.lawsociet...
www.harrisonssolicitors.com:
Also note that the full name of the firm is Harrisons Thames Valley Solicitors LLP. If https: solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk organisation people 545890 harrisons-thames-valley-solicitors-llp?Solicitors=True" you look up< a> the page for this firm you'll see the titul...
www.hcrlaw.com:
class="infoquote "We work as part of our parent law firm, Harrison Clark Rickerbys, whose roots stretch back to 1796."< div>
Over that length of time there have been several name changes and mergers for the company during growth. So you have to look up "hcr lega...
www.heritageparkfamilylaw.com:
class="infoquote "We know family law"< div>
Luckily there are independent sources to check whether a firm has actual experienced, qualified staff. On that subject of navigation, note that the firm's official website is the full name www.heritageparkfamilylaw.com...
www.horsleylaw.co.uk: https: solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk organisation people 595853 horsley-holdings-ltd?Solicitors=True" For Horsley Law< a> their main solicitor is listed as Ashley Cocker who qualified in 2012.
class="infoquote "For a free and confidential discussion about your claim...
www.keesolicitors.co.uk: The only commonly found law firms that specialised in such a small niche were Criminal Law firms and still to this day everyone always looks up for a tried and tested veteran lawyer when they're trying to avoid having more points put on their license.
This is more i...
www.largeandgibson.co.uk: This is because that's not the actual name of the firm being discussed.
class="infoquote "We are dedicated to making the process as hassle free as possible for our clients."< div>
The obvious place to check out claims such as this on the firm's site are the revi...
www.lslegaluk.com: For example managing director Liliya Scott qualified in 2007, Jasmin Bugg in 2018, Lubov Galyarnyk in 2006, right up to Olena Lux who joined the ranks of lawyers in 2022. So always make sure you're on the correct site and speaking to someone you know at the firm.
One ...
www.lyonslaw.co.uk: If you've flicked through half a dozen firms today you'll probably have seen similar names, similar images of people smiling and shaking hands, not to mention the same type of wording. So it could be 5 staff with only 4 years of experience each. A firm that deals only with...
www.mark-croft-solicitor.co.uk: In fact, you could easily end up with a 1-year qualified newbie solicitor from a 200-year old firm, but a 40-year veteran lawyer from a 1-year old firm.
class="infoquote "I am available to undertake criminal legal aid agency work."< div>
Again this is another ...
www.mccarthy.ie: The official site is www.mccarthy.ie but domain attempts containing mccarthy&co or mccarthy+co will return an error or generate search results depending on your browser. At the moment Google seem to have changed their setup so that you cannot search for reviews on a firm in ...
www.murphysolicitors.co.uk: These are just little things but you need to keep vigilant - especially with property matters. Although the firm is called SG Murphy Solicitors the official website is www.murphysolicitors.co.uk (not www.sgmurphy.co.uk) with www.murphysolicitors.com currently redirecting you...
www.njslaw.co.uk: So NJS don't just have 'experience', they have a range of experience levels. But our opinions are not bought and no firm gets to tell us what to write. So always read the comments .
'Experience' length of times can also be worded very differently on sites and we think...
www.oakwoodsolicitors.co.uk: So what can you do?
class="infoquote "As a multi service law firm based in Leeds, we offer clear, practical support and guidance for all of the legal issues affecting individuals and businesses"< div>
That's a snippet from the site of the firm Oakwood Solicito...
www.pcslegal.co.uk:
We've also seen buyers leave negative reviews on the seller's solicitor, which simply does not happen with other types of legal matter. A whole picture is needed. Which is why we absolutely recommend reading through the comments themselves rather than relying on sta...
www.solidaire.co.uk: So how do you tell the firms apart when a website is pretty much all you have to go on?
Solidaire are a law firm based in Milton Keynes. But if we entered "solidaire luton" the correct firm showed up because Google still have the firm registered to their old address....
www.sternberg-reed.co.uk: Titles such as 'Summer holidays: The rights of parents and carers" and 'Til death do us part – financial provision when a spouse or former spouse dies' .
class="infoquote "... Sternberg Reed displays practice staff with experience spanning the past six decades su...
www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk:
class="infoquote "Whether you are looking for legal advice for personal or business matters, our friendly and professional team is here to help."< div>
One thing to watch for are firms that imply< u> experience rather than actually having any. We have often pra...
www.tlps.co.uk: We did an entire article on Conveyancing reviews because the majority of firms that handle conveyancing in the UK will have an overwhelming number of negative reviews. Then there are firms that state useless dates such as "founded in 1881". With the firm having generic terms...
www.twbprobatesolicitors.com: The .co.uk version doesn't currently redirect you there and with the longer name it may be an idea to bookmark the site if you plan on coming back to it. For example, in some cases you may be better off with an accountant or a barrister rather than a solicitor. Just that it'...
www.uvslaw.co.uk: However you need to be very careful when it comes to legal services as not only are there stories about people https: www.unlockthelaw.co.uk News fake-lawyers-how-do-i-know-my-solicitor-is-real 1308421615.html" pretending to be a lawyer< a> when they are not, there are al...
www.walkerfoster.com: But the Law Society also provides consumers with detailed information about each company. You need to search for reviews on each individual office - e.g.
class="infoquote "Our vision is to always be the first choice for local legal expertise"< div>
They also ...
www.waterstoneps.com: Company websites can crash or require maintenance or updates that might require the original site to be taken down. On top of that we've also seen a criminal law specialist receive a negative review for refusing to take on someone's divorce case, and many firm's getting 5 st...
www.whsolicitors.co.uk: It's not enough to just say you are a specialist. The home office granted the application."
"I am flying to UK on 1st Feb to see my children after a gap of 3 years!"
"Can't describe how grateful I am for all his help in making my application for a Spouse Visa successfu...
www.wildcatlaw.co.uk: Also note that if you are searching for reviews on Google these days you often have to enter the location as well as the firm name to see comments people have left. Always make sure you're on the correct site and never be afraid to call up the firm if you're unsure about any...
www.wilfordsmith.com: So what can you do?
class="infoquote "We have been successfully representing businesses & individuals for over four decades."< div>
Normally on a firm's site you'll see a statement such as this. For example 'wilford smith solicitors sheffield' brings up totall...
www.wolflaw.co.uk: All firms can call themselves 'leading' in one thing or another.
class="infoquote "Our expert team of personal injury specialists can help with any type of claim."< div>
Luckily for the English and Welsh, the national Law Society has an amazing website full of ...
www.wymlegal.com: Unlike most other organisations, this one provides a wealth of information on any firm registered with it. 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 Sol...
www.your.law: getting you the best outcome possible and delivering a brilliant service."< div>.
As already covered, this firm's name to search for on The Law Society website and the Solicitors Regulatory Authority website is All Law Ltd. For example, if you https: solicitors.laws...
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