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www.acsl.org.uk: But they are also quite useless in helping you distinguish one firm from another. All of these statements sound great. Thousands of people each year end up https: www.theguardian.com money 2023 oct 07 i-lost-240000-uk-victims-share-their-stories" handing large sums...
www.amykinglegal.co.uk: "< div> < br> The main thing is to feel confident in the professional you are talking to, no matter what industry. It's a good sentiment. We've watched utterly confident large firm barristers get ignored by juries in a trial. It's a great resource to bear in mind. Cer...
www.bakerhardman.co.uk: class="infoquote "we bring together a wealth of industry-specific knowledge and expertise"< div> There will be no law firm on the internet claiming they have zero experience. We will always work towards helping you reach the outcome you desire."< div> For...
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. is to get a wider range of opinions but also to see if there are any themes in the negative feedback to...
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. Unfortunately, the Law Society of Scotlan...
www.calioclaims.co.uk: If you are looking for information or reviews about the firmm Google has change a little recently and you may have to enter the location as well as the firm's nam. For the new generations of potential clients looking up a law firm on the internet, they are simply mo...
www.cook-law.co.uk: There are also a couple of firms using the name "Cook Legal", one of which is based nearby in Birkenhead. Each of those has different laws and legal setups. Either way we always recommend reading the actual comments rather than flicking through star ratings. With todays vi...
www.crockettsolicitors.co.uk: We also recommend reading actual comments rather than flicking through star ratings when it comes to legal professionals. It should be noted though, that there are various ways a firm might refer to themselves as a 'specialist' . A theme of a caring attitude was most preva...
www.cullimoredutton.co.uk: So they are involved in some of the biggest life changes people can experience. One firm may say "established in 1881" while another says "40 years of experience". If you've flicked through a few of our articles already you'll hopefully have noticed that we try to mix revi...
www.cwj.co.uk: It's the only way you'll get a proper picture. However we don't think you should base your decision to use any firm on their 'founding' date. But you can end up with a 40-year veteran lawyer from a 1-year old law firm or a 1-year novice solicitor from a 200-year old brand ...
www.defanksolicitors.com: Defank Solicitors https: defanksolicitors.com 1_21_fess-wills-probate.html" does list fees< a> for their Will Probate, Conveyancing, and Employment Law services which is actually more clarity than you usually see. As of writing this, the firm shows a range of experience...
www.drummondmiller.co.uk: Scottish residents however have the Law Society of Scotland website which is slightly better than it was a few years back, but still provides only basic information that doesn't seem to help you learn more than you did before visiting the site. These snippets above are from ...
www.eatons-solicitors.co.uk: Also 'eatons solicitors leeds' will bring up different reviews to 'eatons bradford'. So are you at the mercy of bright web pages, well-crafted sales pitches, and photos of people in suits (all smiling and shaking hands of course) when trying to determine which firm to ...
www.edclord.co.uk: class="infoquote "We thrive on repeat business as well as recommendations from existing and potential future clients. Also you cannot use an ampersand in web addresses so www.edclord&co.co.uk is not possible. class="infoquote "We have decades of experience prov...
www.emdlaw.co.uk: Please note that even if you see a firm touting an ancient date such as 'established in 1881', that has absolutely no bearing on how good the office is today. Not just fill a form in with a junior member of staff. class="infoquote "At EMD Law we have a strong commitme...
www.englandderbyshire.co.uk: This means that once you enter your details into their website, they will then sell your details on to an actual law firm. Therefore adding extra terms such as "solicitors" or "guildford" may be a good idea . class="infoquote "Our core sectors include Matrimonial, Fa...
www.nerolegal.com: So what other things can you look for when trying to pick out the best legal professional for you?
Often what a firm focuses on can reveal differences between them.
class="infoquote "From the complex to the unusual at Nero we pride ourself in the ability to pr...
www.evelake.co.uk:
Be aware though, in either case, most mortgage lenders will only deal with certain conveyancers and solicitors https: www.lenderpanel.com " on their panel< a>. That's a tactic you simply don't see anywhere else in legal matters. Also, while you may have gone through...
www.farahfamilylaw.co.uk: Our 1to1Legal staff currently mirrors society well, with half of them being divorced. Like many perfectly good words in the English language, the word "specialist" has been ruined by marketing firms. The site is HTTPS secure for submitting your personal details through the...
www.freisolicitors.com: Founded by Hakan Doganci, this is a one-off firm on our network.
We also include specialist firms where we can for every area of law. As you may have noticed if you've flicked through the law firm listings pages of this site, we are not a directory listing every lega...
www.girlings.com:
class="infoquote "Our specialist solicitors ... 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...
www.gsbsolicitors.co.uk: Some people have https: www.which.co.uk news article scammers-steal-home-deposits-in-callous-conveyancing-scams-afGcO5t39f7o" handed their entire house deposit< a> to a fraudster's bank account sometimes based on nothing more than an official looking email telling them th...
www.harrisonssolicitors.com:
class="infoquote "The transaction will be handled by our qualified conveyancing solicitors from beginning to end."< div>
This is also a statement nearly every firm will make but you can actually check up on this one independently.
Also note that the full...
www.hcrlaw.com: Many firms offer 'testimonials' on their websites.
class="infoquote "Speedy, helpful guidance every step of the way"
"they were patient, listened and provided support through what was a very stressful time"
"found them to be incredibly knowledgeable and helpful" ...
www.heritageparkfamilylaw.com: So what can you do to tell them apart?
First big difference is to determine whether the firm actually has some real experience, not just implied. As you can see the majority are positive . Heritage Park is listed on the other source we recommend, the website of the...
www.horsleylaw.co.uk: Some are data collectors who then sell your information on to law firms. We've long advocated people use this online resource when looking into hiring a legal professional because they provide a wealth of information about each firm's contact details, alternate trading nam...
www.keesolicitors.co.uk: Have you ever seen a legal practice saying they are outdated, lacking transparency, and unapproachable? Of course not. Sadly, that resource is the Law Society of England & Wales which doesn't cover this Scottish firm. The branding matches the web address with www.keesolicito...
www.largeandgibson.co.uk: So 'John Doe Solicitors' becomes 'QualitySolicitors John Doe', for example.
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 checking out a firm on the law society'...
www.louizecoaching.co.uk: They don't replace legal professionals but help you stay focused, make informed decisions, and manage the emotional side of separation. It helps people regain clarity, confidence, and control over their circumstances, ensuring they navigate divorce with a forward-thinking mi...
www.lyonslaw.co.uk: If you https: solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk office 394386 lyons" look up the page< a> for this firm you'll see Edward Lyons qualified as a solicitor in 1976, Duncan Shaw in 1994, right up to Anna O'Hara in 2006.
But this is where our recommend resource - The Law Soci...
www.mark-croft-solicitor.co.uk: That's how uncommon it is. 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. For some reason, the buyer doesn't bother checking u...
www.marsdenrawsthorn.com: This is incredibly useful for checking whether the solicitor you are speaking to or the one going to be assigned to your case has the experience and expertise to do the job.
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www.mccarthy.ie: English and Welsh potential clients can check out all related trading names, contact information, areas of law specialised in, even the individual names and qualification dates of each solicitor within the firm. It didn't even link to the secure version of the firm's website...
www.mpgqs.com: But the RICS do not supply the level of consumer help we see on sites such as The Law Society of England & Wales.
class="infoquote "MPG have developed an international capability to handle all the financial, commercial, contractual and engineering aspects of any proje...
www.murphysolicitors.co.uk:
So how do you tell them apart? Sadly, since the giant push for marketing jargon to make things sound great no matter what, it can be difficult. Although the firm is called SG Murphy Solicitors the official website is www.murphysolicitors.co.uk (not www.sgmurphy.co.u...
www.njslaw.co.uk: It's not clear why so many are falling for this. But when it comes to law firms, at least, you should never rely on star ratings. However, alternate searches such as 'njs legal' all brought up the correct firm for us. So how can you tell whether one firm is better for your...
www.oakwoodsolicitors.co.uk: However, if you've wandered through a dozen or more legal service websites today you'll have come across lots of phrases such as this one which is also from the Oakwood website:
class="infoquote "Traditional law, modern ways."< div>
Many firms will make similar ...
www.pcslegal.co.uk: While the internet has provided consumers with a far wider reach of service providers. Solicitors may work with The Law Society.
The firm's branding seems solid around the name PCS Legal Ltd based in Essex with the official site at www.pcslegal.co.uk which makes it ea...
www.dispute-resolver.com: The firm's website is HTTPS secure for submitting your details on their contact form. They all seem more of an ombudsmen type of process. While one may sound easier or more likely to succeed on paper, it may not work best for your particular problem. More from the Citizens...
www.sarahandrewslaw.co.uk: This includes contact details, office addresses, languages spoken, areas of law covered and the number of years each solicitor at a firm has been a qualified solicitor.
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www.solidaire.co.uk: Solidaire Solicitors is the trading name of Solidaire Law Limited so you may see one or both names listed on regulatory sites such as the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). So a resource that gives you actual dates to compare is well worth keeping in mind. But that coul...
www.sternberg-reed.co.uk:
class="infoquote "The firm merged with David Charnley & Co in 2007, TNT Kelly Solicitors in 2009 and TNT Solicitors in 2011."< div>
One thing to note if you are researching any firm is that Google has changed how it displays information and you typically have to...
www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk: The age of a firm is irrelevant. No matter how many offices it gets, most businesses in Wales tend to have a local feel to them. However this is something you can actually check up on if the firm is registered with their Law Society. This is done using marketing phrases su...
www.tlps.co.uk: Although many firms provide 'testimonial' pages, according to our last poll not very many of you trust them (8%). We do not add every single firm out there into a database for you to flick through. Then there are firms that state useless dates such as "founded in 1881". So ...
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.
class="infoquote "All case work is undertaken by a solicitor who thereby provides a customised, personal service. ...
www.uvslaw.co.uk: You can look up a firm by name or the solicitor themselves. Be careful of such wording on other sites. For a barrister this can be a bit more difficult as the Bar Standards Council don't have the best user-side information setup. You could end up with a 1-year qualified soli...
www.walkerfoster.com: Sadly, the up and coming generation doesn't seem as savvy when it comes to spotting an advert. But the Law Society also provides consumers with detailed information about each company. That's good. That's more rare than you might expect. But you've probably seen alot of g...
www.waterstoneps.com: It's not as if 'no site' means the company has shut down for a while.
But even if the firm you're checking on does have a website, we still recommend https: solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk organisation people 606048 waterstone-partnership-solicitors?Solicitors=True" t...
www.wolflaw.co.uk: Wolf Law don't make any such claims which is a good sign to start off with. We have seen some sites peg the firm in Birkenhead, Hoylake, Prenton, and Oxton. That seems very unfair to us. But has that translated over into positive experiences by clients for WolfLaw? The mos...
www.wymlegal.com: The official site is HTTPS secure though for submitting your details via their contact form. You will see a large number of negative reviews as well. Tens of thousands of pounds being transferred to a fraudster's bank account simply because someone didn't check with their ...
www.your.law: For example, with Law (aka All Law Ltd) it says solicitor Jeffrey Garland qualified 1982 while Christopher Mccrudden joined the profession in 2016. This way you can see the specialist areas of law and experience years any solicitor has. But the first thing we would recomme...
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