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The people at 1to1Legal have been working in the industry for over 20 years and have worked with hundreds of firms and thousands of solicitors. Here are links to our colleagues unbias comments on firms we know:

A.C.S.L. Solicitors: For ACSL it shows Peter Skinner as having qualified back in 1985, Gina Stanton in 1992, and Joseph Mulrooney in 2009. class="infoquote "We are transparent about our prices – they're all listed here on the website."< div> These sorts of statements are not alwa...


Amy King Solicitor: It's a good sentiment. The concept in TV shows such as Boston Legal where a large established firm's name can strike fear into a company or government agency has never been the case here in the UK. https: solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk person 6540 amy-jane-king" In this cas...


Baker Hardman Ltd: There are plenty of really good, experienced paralegals out there. Top Solicitors in Preston and Glasgow."< div> That's an opening line from the website of Baker Hardman Solicitors , a firm handling a range of legal matters with offices in both England and Scotland....


Brian Barr Ltd: There are plenty which simply string out a list of 'highly recommends!' which is of no use to anyone. 'brian barr solicitors manchester'. However, if a firm is also dealing with family law, wills, criminal defence, and house sales at the same time - can they really be 'speci...


Brodies Solicitors LLP: So what other factors can you use to distinguish between legal service providers? class="infoquote "Search our team of legal experts, and find the right person to discuss your needs."< div> That's a quote from Brodie's own website and brings us to our first reso...


Calio Claims by Lindsays: 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...


Cook Law in Wirral: 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. So when they see lots of law firms stating local roots or activities it may seem like a marketing ploy. class="infoquote ...


Cullimore Dutton Solicitors Ltd: The firm today is Cullimore Dutton Solicitors and hopefully we'll be able to enlighten you a little bit about firms that handle property matters as well. You have to read the comments. This combined with our impressive depth of knowledge and expertise ensures that we prov...


CWJ Solicitors & Notaries: class="infoquote "CWJ is a progressive modern practice that operates proactively on its clients' behalf by combining the knowledge and experience of talented individuals with systems built to minimise risk and maximise productivity."< div> This is a far more i...


Defank Solicitors Croydon: It's much harder to find firms that list general costs for other matters because of how varied they can be. There are thousands of stories online about people who have https: www.which.co.uk news article friday-afternoon-fraud-the-scam-that-wipes-out-your-house-depo...


Drummond and Miller Solicitors: But it does mean there are no longer half a dozen known brand name firm's in a given local area where everyone knows their reputation. We can't even link you to a page with information, only https: www.lawscot.org.uk find-a-solicitor ?Name=drummond+miller&Postcode=&type=fi...


Eatons Solicitors Ltd: Over the past decade there has been a massive upsurge of people https: www.telegraph.co.uk money katie-investigates thought-did-everything-right-100k-house-deposit-transferred " sending their home deposit< a> to a scammer. We don't think the age of the brand should...


EDC Lord Solicitors: The home page provides an overview of the firm's services and areas of expertise, along with a brief introduction to the firm and its philosophy. Make sure you are always on the correct website and never discuss payment details via email. class="infoquote "Our ...


EMD Law Solicitors: 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. That of a sizeable, high street office with experienced professionals - but not in the old style of solicitors some ...


Eve Lake Conveyancing: Both of these types should be trained, regulated and insured . class="infoquote "Over 10 years post qualification experience, gained within 2 regional and national law firms"< div> A quick note on navigation as the branding has quite a long official name. If t...


Foster & Coleman Solicitors: The majority of scams the past several years have all focused on https: www.theguardian.com money 2019 aug 24 the-45000-deposit-for-our-first-home-was-stolen-and-the-banks-did-nothing" residential property matters< a>. Foster Coleman do have https: www.fosterandcoleman....


Frei Solicitors Ltd: (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...


Girlings Personal Injury Claims Ltd: You can make a claim if your symptoms are triggered or made worse as a result of an accident caused by someone else’s negligence."< div> Some other things of note we spotted on the Girling's websites (they have two) were statements such as this which showed a keeness...


Harrisons Thames Valley Solicitors LLP: If you look up the top conveyancing firms for the country then check their star ratings on the various review boards you'll see some with 3 or even 2 star ratings but still with thousands of customers leaving either praise or tangible hatred over time. If https: solicitors...


HCR Law Solicitors: The main website is www.hcrlaw.com however there are others like the medical accident group site mentioned above. While their Cambridge, Cardiff, Cheltenham, London, Reading and Northampton locations cover the more wider areas of law listed on the firm's main site. They offe...


Heritage Park Family Law: Some may offer a free 15 minute consultation with the person who might handle your case. Heritage Park is listed on the other source we recommend, the website of the https: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk barristers-register 9A9F746B5CF632693D466CB8446CBB2C.html" Bar Standar...


Horsley Holdings Ltd: Their official site is at www.horsleylaw.co.uk but be aware that the .com version does not redirect you there. https: solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk organisation people 595853 horsley-holdings-ltd?Solicitors=True" For Horsley Law< a> their main solicitor is listed as Ashley...

Law Solicitors: Their site is HTTPS secure though so you should be able to submit your personal details in any callback form no problem. So you need to pay attention to the websites you are on and the emails you receive. Most importantly it will tell you the qualification dates of an...


Kee Solicitors Family Law: Apart from that though, the site is happily concise providing the information you would want to read rather than hundreds of pages with bland articles simply for trying to get more pages into search engines. But we can confidently state it's not. But that made some of the ...


Large & Gibson Solicitors: class="infoquote "We have been meeting the legal needs of those in Portsmouth, Hampshire and beyond for over 120 years."< div> So when you read about the actual firm or check out reviews of them, you will be reading about Large & Gibson themselves. On the...


Lyons Law: A quick note on navigation as there are several firms with 'lyons' in the name such as Lyons and Company and even one in the same town - Lyons Davidson. That may sound like wasting time, but we've been doing this for over twenty years now and can tell you it is highly ...


Mark Croft Motor Offence: The age of the firm's logo should not influence your decision. It's a shame the Scottish and Irish do not have such a resource. You may see many references to 'time' on law firm's sites. But it does have necessary and useful information http: www.mark-croft-solicitor.co.uk...


McCarthy and Co Solicitors: class="infoquote "we bring over 30 years of sterling legal experience to each of our cases"< div> . They are not the be-all and end-all of important things to check. That's tens of thousands of pounds at a time. If they have won an award for 'best logo design', we do...


SG Murphy & Co Ltd: Other positive things that stood out to us was the firm's attempts to provide information on their site. On the law society's website they are listed as S.G Murphy & Co Ltd. These are just little things but you need to keep vigilant - especially with property matters....


Nicholson Jones Sutton Solicitors Ltd: That will also give you a better idea of any themes - positive or negative. For example, this snippet from the firm's front page: class="infoquote "For fast, friendly affordable legal advice - ask Nicholson Jones Sutton Solicitors​"< div> But no firm is ever g...


Oakwood Property Solicitors: Especially the fact they offer direct contact details for each staff member as well. For example, the .com version of the firm's site is not in use and they have a separate website for their property sales information at www.oakwoodpropertysolicitors.co.uk Noticing things li...


PCS Legal Conveyancing: So it might be an idea to bookmark the site just in case. 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 tim...

Dispute Resolver Consultancy: 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. ADR describes different ways you can solve a problem without having to go to court .....


Landlord Eviction Solicitor in Southport, Lancs: For legal professionals such as solicitors, paralegals, or barristers chambers this is not always easy. But people can call themselves a lawyer simply by acting on your behalf in a matter of law. class="infoquote "Book a free 15 minute consultation to discuss your i...


Solidaire Law Ltd: The opening lines from their website include: class="infoquote "Why Choose Solidaire Solicitors? We are specialist in Employment and Immigration law, offering a bespoke, personalised service and dedicated to achieving a positive outcome for you."< div> Which sou...


Sternberg Reed Solicitors: class="infoquote "Our aim is to provide exceptional customer service, tailored to the needs of our clients."< div> The staff roster shows a wide range of seasoned heads (hopefully with plenty of fresh legs to keep things moving). class="infoquote "The fir...


Thomas & Thomas Solicitors: How on earth can you decide which firm is right for you? There are some resources you can use and we'll use the following firm's website as an example: class="infoquote "Welcome to Thomas and Thomas Solicitors, your trusted legal partner in South Wales. No matter ho...


The Law Partnership Ltd: In this article we're going to share a few tips on how we check up on firms we're thinking of adding. So what are the independent boards https: www.google.com search?q=The+Law+Partnership+Ltd&rlz=1C1CHBF_en-GBGB926GB926&oq=The+Law+Partnership+Ltd&aqs=chrome..69i57...


TWB Probate Solicitors Ltd: This mean you can also use the Law Society site to verify any claims a firm or professional makes about their experience. But there is an area of law with some confusion when it comes to specialisms. . There are a multitude of options in between. The Law Soci...


UVS Law Ltd: Individuals intending to enter the UK under the Immigration Rules must apply for entry clearance before traveling. Immigration is also a quickly changing area of law , so whether you choose a specialist firm like UVS Law or a specialist solicitor within a larger firm - it i...


Walker Foster Ltd: That's probably more to do with how clever marketing has become rather than our kids being more gullible. Aside from verifying a firm's experience and comments on them, there are often some things which we think sets one firm apart from another. If all firms claim to...


Waterstone PS: Especially in the legal industry, because firms that handle property matters can often have a lower star rating than a law firm that doesn't. Of course, if the firm's website is down then there will be no testimonials pages for you to look through. It's not as if 'no site' m...


Wilford Smith: Keep aware of which site you are on and never discuss payment details via email.. 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 stateme...


Wolf Law Ltd: Such as this cutting above from their website. This is usually as a percentage of any compensation recovered. class="infoquote "Get in touch today and we'll assess your case for free."< div> Just as a point of clarification, 'no win no fee' and '100% compensatio...


WYM Legal Solicitors: Either the length of time taken, delays that no-one will take the blame for, extra reports being ordered, and more. Be vigilant. However, when it comes to law firms we always recommend people read the actual reviews for context rather than flicking through only star ratin...


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