Read a Bit More Info on the Firms
www.acitylawfirm.com: The Legal 500 is one name you might have spotted on a lot of legal professional websites. This doesn't always happen when a firm has non-unique words in the brand name. So if you're having trouble finding them bear that in mind. This is something to watch out for tho...
www.acsl.org.uk: We know this does happen alot with property matters, where clients of the other side start leaving negative messages about the buyer seller's solicitor. class="infoquote "you will never be left feeling uninformed and we respond promptly to each stage of your f...
www.backhouse-solicitors.co.uk: It is also very common for firms who deal with property to have terrible reviews. class="infoquote "We are a family-owned firm of specialist, problem-solving solicitors based in Chelmsford, Essex."< div>. would make researching and choosing the right firm for y...
www.brianbarr.co.uk: There is only the one office so a search for their name will usually bring up their site, links to regulatory bodies, company reviews, and so on. Google has been moving towards a more local setup for reviews though, so sometimes you have to enter the location of the company ...
www.brodies.com: Even then, it will only be reviews people have entered for that one office. Google has made some changes recently though which you may need to work around. Not just large in the sense of multiple offices, but in the level of transactions they engage in. Read our case studies...
www.buchananco.co.uk: Buchanan and Company do have a Testimonials page on their website. We've been working in the legal industry for over 20 years and have never seen a property law firm without such comments left. While many people are quite happy to provide bucketloads of detail in reviewing...
www.calioclaims.co.uk: This is typically in larger cases such as Medical Negligence where a lot more time and risk have to be taken on by the firm. class="infoquote "Wherever possible, we aim to deal with claims on a "no-win, no-fee basis" which means that you are only liable for legal fees...
www.cullimoredutton.co.uk: Thousands of people https: www.thetimes.co.uk static connected-families conveyancing-email-scam-hackers-steal-house-deposit " have handed their entire house deposit over< a> to a scammer sometimes just because of an official-looking email saying the payment details had ch...
www.cwj.co.uk: So the age of the firm's logo will probably bear no relation on how well they will run your case. For example at this firm you can see a range of legal professionals with experience stretching over the past five decades. You can enter the name of a solicitor or a firm and h...
www.bakerhardman.co.uk: The official main site is www.bakerhardman.co.uk but the .com version does not redirect you there.
With so much choice though, how do you know which firm is right for you? There are some resources online you may not be aware of and some things to watch out for when s...
www.defanksolicitors.com: The firms official website address is usually listed in the SRA certificate. If they have a valid SRA number (Solicitors Regulation Authority) listed on their website then that should be fine. For today's example we're using the website of the law firm Defank:
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www.dispute-resolver.com:
class="infoquote "high level of expertise in resolving difficult and complex matters"
"excellent attention to detail"
"decisions were received promptly and the final disposition was fair to all parties"< div>
A quick note on navigation. You can also use an A...
www.drummondmiller.co.uk: That may sound like something you would never fall for. So any conveyancer with a high star rating is a rarity. Also keep in mind that even if a firm has an 'and' in the name, web addresses cannot contain ampersands.
class="infoquote "With an expert team comprising ...
www.eatons-solicitors.co.uk: So absolutely, for law firms at least you need to read the actual comments for context. You don't see that for any other case type such as a disgruntled divorcee complaining their spouse's firm won. You can look up any firm registered with them and see alternative trading ...
www.edclord.co.uk: Each section includes detailed information about the relevant legal issues, along with case studies that illustrate the firm's experience and expertise in each area. Far too many people https: www.theguardian.com money 2019 aug 24 the-45000-deposit-for-our-first-home-was...
www.emdlaw.co.uk: They do claim a long history with 'established in 1918' on the About Us page. For personal injury matters, your whole case will likely be free under a no win, no fee agreement. Today's article covers EMD Law LLP which, from appearances, looks to fit that description quite...
www.evelake.co.uk: Did you know that 'solicitors' and 'lawyers' are not the same thing in the UK? If you didn't know, don't worry.
class="infoquote "We want to help you achieve a stress-free & straight forward homemove or remortgage."< div>
Of course once you've settled on the id...
www.amykinglegal.co.uk: The internet allows you to find and use a Dover based law practice for your Newcastle injury claim.
We've covered the legal industry for over twenty years now. For example, if you ever see a statement such as '30 years of experience within the firm' , that usually me...
www.fosterandcoleman.com: The site is https secure for submitting your personal details on their contact form. If you look up https: solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk office 630363 foster-coleman-limited" the page for any firm< a> you'll see other names they might go by, contact details, staff names,...
www.freisolicitors.com:
Not everyone with lots of valuable assets likes to burn money, despite how fashionable doing so seems to have become in this age of young youtubers getting rich and famous quick.
class="infoquote "extremely clear, concise, practical and courteous"
"very happ...
www.girlings.com: They have the Lexcel quality assurance mark given by The Law Society, specific accreditation for Personal Injury and also Clinical negligence matters, https: www.apil.org.uk " APIL< a> (Association of Personal Injury Lawyers) membership, listed in the Legal 500, special ...
www.goldsmithbowers.com: There are still plenty of law firms charging people money before getting to sit down with an actual solicitor. Unfortunately, though, there are far fewer reviews about law firms than other industries. We did notice negative reviews for this company online but they seemed to...
www.guardianlaw.co.uk: This brings up an extra point about reviews - i.e.
This is all very important to consider though because there are a lot of scams targeting clients of lawyers these days. We've seen a law practice praised for its 'tasty new menu' and a divorce specialist given a zero...
www.harrisonssolicitors.com:
class="infoquote "Our lawyers can assist you with everything from creating legally binding wills to dealing with probate issues. It provides a huge wealth of data to users on the firms and individuals registered with the organisation. It has levelled the playing field...
www.hcrlaw.com: The main website is www.hcrlaw.com however there are others like the medical accident group site mentioned above. That's a huge range of experience levels within the firm mixing wise old heads with fresh eyes - which can't possibly be a bad thing. Both sites are HTTPS secur...
www.heritageparkfamilylaw.com: Today we're going to highlight the firm Heritage Park Family Law Ltd. For law firms there may be far less reviews than you expect. The most common port of call is The Law Society of England & Wales' website. But variants such as www.heritagepark.co.uk and others all seem to ...
www.horsleylaw.co.uk: Horsley's website is HTTPS secure which means your personal details should be safe when submitted via their contact form. While many people will quickly jump online to share their thoughts about a restaurant or spa - they are not so eager to share how their criminal case, ...
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 can be very useful when trying to work out whether a firm has genuine experience or is simply claiming to have such on their website. Each firm also typically changes their own website to redirect to a profile section on the main https: en.wikipedia.org wiki Quality...
www.lslegaluk.com: But we were impressed by the fact that as they've grown they seem to have limited that growth only to areas of law where they could provide similar focused expertise.
This becomes even more important for cases such as Immigration where the law is constantly changin...
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. But since there are no firms claiming the opposite (i.e.
class="infoquote "We hav...
www.mark-croft-solicitor.co.uk: So just be careful anyway when visiting sites and always be aware of what site you're on, it's padlock status, and who's emailing you.. If you look up the Law Society of England & Wales you can check the alternate trading names, contact details, other offices, languages sp...
www.mccarthy.ie: So the phrase 'award-winning' is not of itself meaningful. That's tens of thousands of pounds at a time.
class="infoquote "Our conveyancing department combines legal excellence and amazing customer service to help ensure that your property sale or purchase is complet...
www.murphysolicitors.co.uk: These are just little things but you need to keep vigilant - especially with property matters. That doesn't seem to be the case here. There is an https: murphysolicitors.co.uk expert-articles " expert articles< a> section with various titles such as 'Have you been affect...
www.njslaw.co.uk: An email like that surely deserves 30 seconds to call and confirm before transferring £50k?
class="infoquote "We will always be honest about whether we can help you, what you can expect from us, and what it will cost."< div>. So really we don't think 'establishe...
www.oakwoodsolicitors.co.uk: If you have access to the possible services of 100,000 solicitors nationwide rather than just the few local law firms around you - surely you are better off?
Yes, there is more choice. That's much rarer than you might think and indicates a far better chance your so...
www.pcslegal.co.uk: Here are a few snippets from those sites:
class="infoquote "explain everything in details and worked so fast"
"very quickly understood the needs of our business"
"extremely attentive and available every time I needed to call"
"timely communication and guidance t...
www.solidaire.co.uk:
Be aware that the firm's official site is www.solidaire.co.uk and the .com does not redirect you there. While many firms provide customer testimonials on their website, most people prefer to read the independent boards such as Google, Facebook, and Trustpilot. One p...
www.sternberg-reed.co.uk: Each of those will bring up different reviews as well..
class="infoquote "... The firm provides a considerable number of help articles on their website across a range of cases and subjects.
There are lots of other bits and pieces you can spot about a firm that ...
www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk: So for a firm to have consistent 4+ star ratings in the real estate industry is unusual.
Beyond that, you have firms claiming to be 'local' which sounds great. They do use some of the wording we mentioned before, such as:
class="infoquote "Our team of experie...
www.tlps.co.uk: However, if a firm has a dozen solicitors and states they handle a dozen different areas of law. That could still be a 'specialist' firm if each solicitor is expert in each case type.
It may therefore be an idea to bookmark the correct site if you plan on coming back....
www.twbprobatesolicitors.com: For example, in some cases you may be better off with an accountant or a barrister rather than a solicitor. We would recommend using the contact information listed on the TWB Probate Solicitors' website. While we are concerned about the number of new firms springing up off...
www.uvslaw.co.uk: While it's very (very, very) easy to assume all government officials are corrupt and take bribes, it shouldn't be necessary if your lawyer has the skills required.
There are various categories of visas and permits available for individuals seeking entry into the UK. ...
www.walkerfoster.com: You can't see reviews of the company as a whole any more. How many times have you read 'award winning' with no mention of what the award was for? If it was for best logo design then it's clearly not an award that will help you decide which legal services to use. You need to...
www.waterstoneps.com:
class="infoquote "competent, professional, knowledgeable and very helpful throughout"
"available to us 24 7 and really went above and beyond"
"kept me up to date with what's happening"
"made sure I got the appropriate treatment, physiotherapy and medication"< di...
www.whsolicitors.co.uk: That is not always an incorrect use of the word. Sometimes based on nothing more than a single official-looking email saying to do so.
class="infoquote "I received my settlement status within a couple of weeks even though it was a late submission application."
"The...
www.wildcatlaw.co.uk: So such statements don't really help you distinguish one firm from another. 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. The firms branding is quite unique...
www.wilfordsmith.com: Please note the firm is not called 'wilford and smith' and if you are ever dealing with a firm with an 'and' in the middle - you cannot have ampersands in web addresses such as www.wilford&smith.com
This is all important because law firms that deal with property matt...
www.wolflaw.co.uk:
class="infoquote "Wolf Law are experts in all kinds of claims, from slips, trips and falls, to road traffic accidents and medical negligence."< div>
On navigation please note the official site is www.wolflaw.co.uk with www.wolflaw.com being for different US-base...
www.wymlegal.com: Don't judge these firms too harshly.
class="infoquote "As a CLC accredited conveyancer, the focus of the business is our client’s satisfaction, reducing stress throughout the process."< div>
WYM has also received https: www.clc-uk.org about what-we-do " CL...
www.your.law:
class="infoquote "Our Client's are our number one priority."< div>
The most common check people do when researching a service provider is the prior customer reviews. So how can you discern one firm from another?
As an example we're going to cover a firm...
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