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2 Harcourt Chambers: We also think very highly of the comparatively new https: en.wikipedia.org wiki Public_Access_Scheme" Direct Access Scheme< a> which should have been released way before now. So what sentences should you watch out for to help you choose? class="infoquote "Our dive...


A City Law Firm: Plus with all the phishing scams still going on always make sure you're on the correct website and never discuss payment details via email. They have more information about their setup and what each award means https: www.legal500.com united-kingdom-solicitors " ...


Backhouse Solicitors Ltd: class="infoquote "Visiting a solicitor can be a daunting experience, particularly if you’ve never done it before. etc. Backhouse Solicitors actually display several of their https: www.google.com search?q=backhouse+solicitors+chelmsford&rlz=1C1CHBF_en-GBGB926GB926...


Beers Solicitors LLP: Obviously alternatives such as www.beers.com or .co.uk bring up beverage related websites and none of the beerllp variants were owned by anyone. class="infoquote "Whilst we have maintained our core value of outstanding client service, the use of the most up to date tec...


Bellax Solicitors: It all depends on the set up. These days however there is a third kind of firm. The public review system has many flaws, but it's still worth checking out. If you've already flicked through a few dozen law firm websites today trying to find the best one for your case, ...


Bridge McFarland Solicitors: One thing to remember though is that when a firm has multiple offices you often have to type in the company name and location to see any reviews. Photos of people in suits smiling and shaking hands with bits of paper in their hands are very nice, but they don't help you deci...


Brown & Co Solicitors: If you https: solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk office 509558 brown-and-co-solicitors" check the page for this firm< a> you'll see contact details, case types covered, and most importantly - the number of years each qualified solicitor has been so. class="infoquote "Bro...


Buchanan & Co Solicitors Ltd: But this is true for most reviews about law firms and is something you should bear in mind when trying to get an overview from review sections. class="infoquote "Our friendly and approachable team are here to help you deal with whatever legal issue you have"< div> ...


Burton & Co Quality Solicitors: But this sort of mixup on the review boards is certainly something to keep in mind when doing some due diligence on law firms, not just Burton & Co. The QS site is https secure for submitting your personal details via the contact forms. . Burton and Co LLP https: solicito...


Calio Claims by Lindsays: For legal help south of the border we always recommend people check out The Law Society of England & Wales' website to get a wealth of background information. But, no-win-no-fee is not the same thing as 100% compensation . Some firms do charge a fee if they win. This is t...


Cook's Solicitors: She is very good at clearing jams in the conveyancing process."< div> We couldn't find a staff profile section on the Cooks Solicitors website at the time of writing. You can get a 1-year newbie lawyer from a three hundred year old firm or a 40-year guru lawyer from a o...


Cullimore Dutton Solicitors Ltd: class="infoquote "Our team are focused on having a positive impact on our clients' lives ... If you've flicked through a few of our articles already you'll hopefully have noticed that we try to mix reviews of any firm with general information that might help you make ...

The Law Partnership Ltd: If a firm has only one solicitor on board yet states they handle every case type possible - then it is unlikely they will excel at any of them. (I know, it sounds simple now.) class="infoquote "We provide sound, practical advice in many aspects of the legal ind...


David Stinson & Co Solicitors: They provide all trading names of a firm, alternate office locations, other contact details, languages spoken, and the qualification dates of any solicitors within the firm. On this occasion it seems that both are true because certainly the brand name is based on the t...


Disrepair Claims UK: Most of the time unregulated claims resellers hide out on social media sites like Facebook. If a firm is regulated properly then they will state so along with their number on their website. To sum up, working with a CMC is an aberration for us but we wouldn't do i...


Drummond and Miller Solicitors: A quick but important note on navigation though. We've seen many in the 2s. Many of our articles try to introduce you to some of these new firms and point out ways in which you can research whether they are on good ground or merely pretending to have the exp...


EDC Lord Solicitors: This is especially important in today's digital age, where many people rely on their smartphones and tablets to access information online. The site also includes a blog section that features articles and updates on legal topics of interest, such as employment law, family law...


Foster & Coleman Solicitors: So if you find minimal or even zero reviews for a law practice that shouldn't be taken as a negative sign. Many even have the same images of people smiling and shaking hands. class="infoquote "With a reputation of providing prompt, practical and cost-effective soluti...


Frazer Coogans Solicitors: At 1to1Legal we also have a staff member who went through law school whilst working here, so we're very aware there does need to be a fair bit of flexibility and a desire to encourage a staff member's studies to make that situation work. We've been reviewing law firms ...


Goldsmith Bowers Solicitors Ltd: Over the past two decades people have https: www.express.co.uk life-style property 1511097 property-warning-home-buyers-scam-conveyancing-fraud" handed millions over to fraudsters< a>. class="infoquote "Flexible, quality service by experienced staff. The idea being...

Guardian Law Ltd: This brings up an extra point about reviews - i.e. We have consistently warned people about the public review boards when researching a company you're thinking of using. class="infoquote "We offer fixed, retained or ad-hoc fees, depending on your requirements"< div> ...


Hill House Chambers Barristers: One of the bigget moves was when the goverment started to allow Direct Access to barristers. Hill House Chambers have been recommended across our network for some time now so, as we do with many firms, we'd like to give a few insights into things that stood out to us a...


JPS Walker Solicitors: Again, a very rough example but to make a geniune point. Prior to this date the law firm was called JPS Legal Ltd. The firm does come up top for common variant searches such as 'jps and walker solicitors' or 'jps walker legal'. Only a few decades ago people were pretty...


Lefevres Scotland Ltd: The age of the firm's branding is irrelevant and often a very tenuous claim anyway. The Law Society of Scotland does https: www.lawscot.org.uk news-and-events legal-news iain-nicol-joins-lefevres-as-litigation-director " have an article< a> about one of the firm's solicit...


LS Legal Solicitors: One major feature is they list the actual qualification dates and area of law specialties of each individual solicitor registered with them. class="infoquote "LS Legal Solicitors is a multi-service, specialist, diverse and dynamic law firm"< div> It's a ...


Mac Jones Solicitors: However with this firm handling conveyancing matters you need to be extra careful. The official domain is www.macjones.com but currently www.macjones.co.uk seems to be owned by someone else. People simply aren't as quick to discuss their divorce, criminal defence, bankruptcy...


MJV Law Solicitors: A few tips on independent comment boards: Read through those comments and never rely on average star ratings. So how can you check this? class="infoquote "In many cases we can offer fixed fees, out of hours appointments and home or business visits. Sometimes due...


Fentimans My Law Matters: So what are third party boards like Google, Facebook, Yell.com, etc. Because quite often a low star rating is not due to ratings from genuine customer reviews like you'd expect. So when you see statements like this: class="infoquote "My Law Matters is a trading style o...


Nicholson Jones Sutton Solicitors Ltd: But no firm is ever going to state they are 'slow, unfriendly, and unaffordable' are they? Every firm is going to say great things about themselves on their websites. class="infoquote "NJS Law understands that each client is unique and our experienced solicitors' te...


One Law Solicitors & Barristers: Barristers normally say very clearly on the front page of their website whether they can accept direct instructions. There are law societies based on the city, county, and country level. There have been a lot of negative moves by the government over the past two decades that...


LRose Law Ltd: However whilst there may be a multitude of case titles within an area of law - it is still one area of law . The official site we link to above is www.rf-law.co.uk and the old address of www.lrose-law.com redirects there. If a legal practice https: solicitors.lawsociety.o...


RM Solicitors: This is quite common for more difficult matters such as medical negligence. class="infoquote "We are also known as the Cycling Solicitors www.cyclingsolicitors.com"< div> The official website we link to above is www.rmsolicitors.com and www.reynoldsmacdonald.com ...


Simper Law: There is also a firm called Simpler Law based in Lincoln which handles Estate Planning matters too. But if you want to find out how many years your actual solicitor has behind them, the best resource is their local law society. class="infoquote "outstanding, kind and ...


Smith & Graham Solicitors: But overall the weight of the plus+ experiences is much greater anyway. But the main thing we want to cover in this piece relates to: class="infoquote "We pride ourselves on our level of client service, constantly striving to ensure our clients expectations are satisf...


Stowe Family Law Solicitors: At the time of writing the full list of office locations listed on the firm's website are: Beverley, Harrogate, Huddersfield, Ilkley, Leeds, Malton, Sheffield, Wetherby, York, Newcastle, Altrincham, Chester, Crewe, Liverpool, Manchester, Preston, Stockport, Stockton H...


Summerfield Browne: For some, the fact they use email sometimes is the pinnacle of their 'modern' achievements. Most firms will say they are modern with a unique setup. If you check the information https: solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk organisation people 546848 summerfield-browne-limite...


Swain and Co Solicitors: One reviewer for Swain & Co even ranted about how 'ugly' the staff were and that they should get rid of any mirrors. Testimonials always look different from third party review site comments because they are typically a page of positive-only messages from people the firm have...


Thaxted Legal Immigration: And then less than three weeks later, I received the new visa" "followed the processes up to date and warned about the deadlines"< div> These are just a few snippets from various reviews left but still provide a pretty general overview of the comments we saw. They ...


The Lady Barrister: class="infoquote "Direct access is a scheme which qualifies barristers to take instructions directly from a client, enabling you to instruct a barrister without first going through a solicitor. As a client who needs legal advice or representation in court, this could...


The Legal Practice Solicitors: Indeed at the time of writing this, The Legal Practice's website opens with: class="infoquote "Over 50 Years of Legal Experience. For example searching for both Rickmansworth and Wembley London could provide a better overview. But let's be honest. They typically ...


WH Law Ltd: Sometimes based on nothing more than a single official-looking email saying to do so. That's good. A quick note on navigation should be made though because when looking up reviews on the public forums we did end up on the wrong pages sometimes. We've long praised this organ...


Wildcat Law Solicitors: Wildcat Law are listed in The Legal 500 which is a very positive independent review of their services. But since the roll out of https: www.directaccessportal.co.uk " The Direct Access Scheme< a> you no longer have to pay someone to hire someone else to do a job. They h...


Wilford Smith: Many home buyers have https: www.takefive-stopfraud.org.uk conveyancing-scams " handed their entire house deposit< a> to a scammer sometimes merely because they received an official-looking email saying the bank details for payment had changed. First, a quote from their w...


Woodstock Legal Services Ltd: So always makes sure you're on the correct site and never discuss payments via email. . We've seen lawyers rated 5 stars for their great new menu and a divorce specialist given 1 star for refusing to take a criminal defence case. In most review articles we don't bother in...


Young & Co Solicitors: We also hold CQS, The Law Society's quality mark for legal experts in buying or selling property and are trusted by some of the UK's biggest lenders."< div> To most people that list of accreditations may mean nothing, but it will still sound quite impressive. So (betwee...


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