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https://youngs.law: That's been a huge change in the industry that most firms haven embraced, and we encourage every law firm to provide such to this new Instagram Facebook-loving generation. First thing to note of course is that Young & Co Solicitors is the official company name and Youngs Sol...


https://lefevres.law: The number of years' experience your actual solicitor has and whether they've spent that time working on a wide range of cases similar to yours is the only timeframe that ultimately matters . Typically these are called 'testimonials' rather than 'reviews' because they are...


https://davidstinson.co.uk: class="infoquote "We have a proven track record of success with our clients and we cover a wide area of the county, including:"< div> Many firms claim long periods of experience with statements such as 'over 20 years experience within the firm'. This is called a ...


https://cooks-solicitors.co.uk: All trading names, office locations, languages spoken, case types handled, solicitors' qualification dates, and more are usually available. But if you would like to look up the individual experience and expertise of a solicitor within any firm, you can often get the informat...


https://swainandco.com: There are unhelpful positive reviews too, such as: class="infoquote "Easy to find, parking near by, less than one minutes walking from the train station" "Food and service, top notch"< div> But if you read through the actual comments such as the second one do...


https://mylawmatters.co.uk: But there are no negative implications we know of for firms having different brandings. In fact, that's something we always recommend when it comes to law firms. We've even seen a divorce client leave a one star rating on a criminal law firm for not handling divorces. But a...


https://frazercoogans.co.uk: (Very, very, tenuously worked out in most cases.) Seeing a founding date of 1985 would therefore seem ancient on a clothing brand. Of course, if a firm is included in our database then it means we think very highly of them. This is important to note due to the

https://burtonandco: Therefore they believe leaving the negative review anywhere is 'probably fine'. It mainly discusses how a branding exercise can end up with any perfectly decent firm looking as though they are far less. Unfortunately, in the heat of anger it seems that a considerable numbe...

https://onelawchambers.com: According to the law society website they have several trading names attached to them including OneLaw Solicitors, OneLaw Solicitors and Advocates, OneLaw Solicitors and Barristers. Practically every firm will claim to be friendly and modern. For example, the creation o...


https://beersllp.com: Sadly https: www.lawgazette.co.uk news conveyancing-fraud-gang-jailed-for-diverting-deposit-monies 5103305.article" thousands of people have handed their life savings< a> over to fraudsters simply because they received an email telling them the bank details for their hous...


https://disrepairclaim.co.uk: The second means that there are no fees to pay whether you win OR lose. If you can't find a local solicitor to take your case directly, then absolutely - this is a useful alternative way to try and get someone to help. The main aim (we would hope) of housing claims is to get...


https://simperlaw.com: However the case range quoted above is not actually as diverse as it looks. There is also a firm called Simpler Law based in Lincoln which handles Estate Planning matters too. (Something companies tend not to include in their own testimonial section!) Negative reviews can ...


https://rmsolicitors.com: class="infoquote "Reynolds Macdonald Solicitors was established in 2007"< div> Considering there's still a huge number of law firms quoting ancient founding dates such as 'established in 1771', a firm that opened in 2007 may sound almost brand new in comparison. ...


https://ulasolicitors.com: ULA Solicitors https: www.ulasolicitors.com news-and-cases" showcase several such case studies< a> on their site if that also helps give you a sense of the firm. We've always been a fan of case studies but we've been working in the industry for over 20 years now. Thi...


https://taylorprice.co.uk: You may think it's standard for all solicitors to provide free initial chats. Certainly the majority are positive with the main themes being the apparent dedication of the staff and the speed at which the work is accomplished. This is true for cases such as Personal Injury...


https://michaelleightonjones.com: 'living in the past', 'unfriendly', and 'inefficient'). That's a bigger deal than you might think. For Michael Leighton Jones we didn't see any such negative 'themes' . Some firms even make statements such as 'established in 1881' as if that will make people think they are...


https://milnerslaw.com: By 'regular' we don't mean they are average. So minimal or even zero online reviews for even a great firm is not uncommon. We did see a few negative ratings but the comments were not particularly helpful as to why such a rating had been left. Those people then apparently pay...


https://krsep.co.uk: class="infoquote "whilst everybody understands the importance of making a Will, statistics show that 2 3rds of us do not get around to preparing one"< div> All those changes and options we've just listed are great. of the firm name) https: solicitors.lawsociety....


https://branchaustinmccormick.com: We've been reviewing law firms for over twenty years and have never seen a firm with such a wide range of experience amongst the lawyers within. Still with the varied searches we tried, the firm did pop up correctly in the search results. class="infoquote "We offer a...


https://trojansolicitors.com: These days there's a huge number of firms who have chosen to focus on a handful of sometimes completely unrelated case types such as bankruptcy and probate together. Does this make them not a 'specialist' firm then? They're certainly not a general practice firm covering...


https://celsolicitors.co.uk: Especially if this was the umpteenth law site you've visited today as they can start to appear unbelievably similar after a while. But it's really, really not. There were a few things that we thought crossed the line in trying to be modern though, such as describing their st...


https://fultons-scotland.co.uk: Many commenters provide helpful insights into what was good about the company such as feeling kept up to date or about friendly staff. Add to that the apostrophe and letter s on the end being dropped, or Fultons being pluralised instead - and you'll soon agree that there are...


https://hooperhyde.com: On hand ready to help you with your business needs."< div> The majority of firms will make a statement like this one on the HooperHyde site relating to their experience. HooperHyde obviously stood out to us enough for them to become included on our site. It's ver...


https://antonyhodari.co.uk: Antony Hodari Solicitors are a very niche firm covering just one specific case type within the area of litigation - housing disrepair. But we didn't find out the spark that created Antony Hodari. When it comes to legal firms we absolutely recommend reading reviews rather...


https://fair-result.co.uk: The key is agreeing the financial settlement in the form of a consent order, this is where we believe we are unique."< div> In the same vein, many firms also state they have a 'uniqueness' just like Fair Result have done. We simply try to offer a sort of business inside...


https://dylannair.com: The main points people most want to see are typically a photo, case specialties, and relevant work history. They have a similar one under Personal Injury matters, but every single firm these days should run a compensation claim case completely free of charge . Just remember...


https://mckielegal.co.uk: But whether a solicitor charges a success fee or not shouldn't be the end-all of your decision to use them. So make sure to read actual comments of any reviews when it comes to lawyers rather than just flicking through star ratings. There are plenty of things you migh...


https://www.jacobslaw.org: We link to the official site for this firm which is www.jacobslaw.org, and not a standard tld ending for a law firm. The practice of claiming an "established in 1881" foundation is something common to such professional areas including law, accounting, and journalism. That wa...


https://argueandco.co.uk: You will find it more likely for an actual solicitor to answer the phone and talk to you at a smaller firm which clients tend to feel better about . Not as bad as that. The official site is www.argueandco.co.uk which we link to above whilst www.argueandco.com currently...


https://springleandco.co.uk: An estate planner needs to know all the new laws and taxes coming out year on year. Springle and Company have a page on their site https: springleandco.co.uk our-fees " listing itemised fees< a>. Either national or local. class="infoquote "The law is complex but we ...


https://blzsolicitors.co.uk: These four case types are not exactly the easiest or the best paying in relation to lawyer earnings elsewhere. You have to remember that your solicitor and their staff should be spending their time reading up on the newest matters in their field of expertise. If someone se...


https://www.hawklaw.co.uk: As mentioned before though, make sure to read through the comments rather than just flicking through star ratings. The official website we link to above is www.hawklaw.co.uk with www.hawklaw.com being about some WWII land renovation project. It's definitely something to kee...


https://www.pacificlaw.co.uk: ​ class="infoquote "Our technology takes care of the stuff in the background so our legal team can focus on what's important - you."< div> A quick note on navigation and contact. We've seen one law firm get a stunning review that ended with the phrase 'best...


https://abslawyers.co.uk: In this case, the solicitors certainly aren't 'green'. Of course, no firm would ever state the opposite of these sentiments. There should therefore be no confusion there, but currently most of the common error typo variations we would expect such as www.abslaw.co.uk, www.a...


https://stenfield.com: A last word from the firm's site: class="infoquote "98% of clients said they were happy with the result we achieved for them"< div>. Any mentions of 'Stenfield Limited' relate to the same company. We have niche practices, specialist consultants, barristers, and even no...


https://khanlaw.co.uk: So, yes. Normally a firm obtains testimonials for their site through direct questions or specific feedback questionnaires. But we have seen many firms calling themselves specialists simply because they don't handle absolutely everything. class="infoquote "Specialist P...


https://www.dvsolicitors.com: Reviews for property firms are therefore usually much lower than those for firms covering any other type of matter. They prefer to source reviews from independent review forums such as Trustpilot, Google Reviews, Yell, Yelp, etc. If you've used our site before or read throug...


https://richmondlegalltd.co.uk: What does that mean? For us it indicates that the firm genuinely do have an affinity and expertise for the two areas of law . Of course, you should never discuss payments or bank details via email . class="infoquote "Contact us on 0161 637 7177 or 07956 113019 ...


https://www.trustinheritance.com: It's important to make sure you're looking at the correct information when researching them, and probably a good idea to bookmark the correct site if you plan on coming back to it. We don't just add anyone. However we hope the information and links provided above at least ...


https://bilkusandboyle.com: Quite often it's the fault of the buyer seller or the other party's legal representation. The number of scams relating to conveyancing and property in general have been increasing for years. The official website we link to above is www.bilkusandboyle.com but at the moment ww...


https://www.catteralls.co.uk: We did see the name 'Catterall Pell & Moxon' popping up, a branding that no longer operates. The official site we link to above is www.catteralls.co.uk but note that www.catteralls.com does not redirect you there. class="infoquote "very polite and explained everything...


https://penerley.co.uk: Only five years ago one lawyer said to us 'that internet? no we don't do that' when we asked about their online offerings. Unfortunately this has not really spread to law firms as much as everywhere else. The official site we link to above is www.penerley.co.uk and www.pen...


https://www.searchbureau.co.uk: class="infoquote "Using our powerful IT systems we are able to streamline the whole search process so you can not only view completed searches can you can monitor the progress of each case in real time and see exactly when you will get it back."< div> The firm wa...


https://educationlawservice.com: Its lack of publicity is strange though because there are so many children within the UK involved with such setups and who could also use the help of a law firm with skills in this area. A quick note on navigation as the firm uses quite generic terms for their brandi...


https://www.pumpcourtchambers.com: Huge numbers of them state they provide their services 'nationally' in the hope of getting as many clients as possible. They also state: class="infoquote "we have provided high-quality legal representation to clients in the UK and overseas for more than 70 years"< div>...


https://www.masonbullock.co.uk: When many of those clients would have benefited more from psychological treatement assessment or negotiating better coverage for future medical bills. Typically we research a firm completely unbias and make the decision based on several factors such as their setup, case ra...


https://www.calioclaims.co.uk: Preferrably with reasons commented next to any rating. The contact details and links above are for Calio Claims which is a specialist setup from Lindsays focusing on Personal Injury matters. class="infoquote "They always kept me informed and showed a very professional,...


https://aspirelicensing.co.uk: Aspire Licensing point this out themselves as well stating they have: class="infoquote "... We promote the same sort of alternative help in other areas of law as well. Obviously, never discuss such payments via email or even with someone that calls you up. clas...


https://www.otssolicitors.co.uk: Most people know how to spot fake reviews, but the main thing to remember is to actually read comments - don't just glance at star ratings. All following the same themes about friendliness and most relating to Immigration as well. We once saw someone leave a negative revie...


https://reidblack.com: Having started back in 1999, we obviously put more focus on building up a database of firms based on higher population areas first. They also sponsor and support the local veterans football team 'The Comrades' which we recommend you https: www.newtownabbeytoday.co.uk news ...


https://www.howe.co.uk: One of the few areas of law Howe & Co don't actually handle though is Conveyancing, which is the most common legal area facing fraudsters at the moment. One last quote from the firm's site: class="infoquote "The vast majority of our cases are important cases to indivi...


https://www.robinsomerville.co.uk: Whether a general commercial law issue, shareholder dispute, insolvency, employment disagreement, or a regulatory disciplinary matter. If you https: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk barristers-register 1EC6FFF89B3F3A07CF4381817E4CE4B4.html" check the page on this barrister< a...


https://www.levinslaw.co.uk: If you read the actual comments for a firm rather than just checking star ratings, you can usually tell the people with a genuine complaint versus those that just wanted things to have gone a bit quicker. So Levins' founding date of 1986 (whilst sounding relatively y...


https://www.aconveyancing.com: If someone calls or emails you about payments or bank details, you can always hang up and call the official phone number you have to discuss it. class="infoquote "We also provide expert legal advice ..."< div> If the firm you're checking out is located in England ...


https://www.theinjurysolicitor.com: No win, no fee just means that if you lose there will be no fees. It's probably a good idea to bookmark the correct site if you might be coming back to it. The Injury Solicitor is a genuine law firm with a qualified solicitor . No win, no fee and 100% compensa...


https://rdcostings.co.uk: They're also not against an insurance company but against a goverment organisation - the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA). The short version of all this is simply that RD Costings' transparency about the 25% being declared on their website is a very goo...


https://mgbelegal.com: Always be aware of what site you're on though and never discuss payments via email or if someone calls you up. Here are a few of our reasons for doing so. From the queries we've seen on our site this generally applies to Motor Offences, Criminal Law, Conveyancing, Debt R...


https://www.mcewanfraserlegal.co.uk: You would think these days that even 'stuffy', 'living-in-the-past', 'antiquated' (three words we've seen used numerous times by reviewers on the matter) people like solicitors could get their heads around the idea that even one extra Saturday morning open every second week ...


https://www.fieldfisher.com: Establishment is something different in the minds of various people. As there are no extra generic terms such as 'fieldfisher law' or 'fieldfisher legal' to cause confusion, and with most people being able to get the i and the e in the correct order (as the defunct i be...


https://will-trusts-probate.co.uk: At the moment both www.apslegal.com and www.apslegal.co.uk don't seem to be owned by the firm. class="infoquote "With over 500 Associates nationwide, all of our Associates and in-house staff are fully qualified in advising on will writing, Lasting Powers of Attorney, ...


https://linkilawsolicitors.com: The internet provides access to information, stats, reviews and so on. They obtain the relevant phone email contact details then contact the buyer seller pretending to be from the solicitors office and tell them new bank details to pay any deposits into. The new we...


https://www.nvlegal.co.uk: That can only have positive implications for the final outcome of your case. So yes, NV Legal's claim of 20+ years' experience is certainly an honest one with each individual solicitor having that level themselves. As all these extra case titles follow that format. T...


https://www.sr-law.co.uk: You'll find there are plenty of firms who state they have transparent fees, but not many that actually list examples on their site. the story is the same as you can see from the few snippets above. The address could also lead to some of the usual typos we see with hyphenated...


https://www.dfalaw.co.uk: Whenever we discuss a firm that deals with property matters we always advise bookmarking the correct site once you're on it and making sure to check the email address of any communications you receive. There are a few little touches around their site too that indicat...


https://www.ianmallon.com: So right off the bat it's obvious that we already have a high opinion of Ian Mallon Solicitors otherwise they wouldn't have been added to our network to begin with. Over the past few years having staff profiles on the company website has become more common. Maybe you'...


https://tsabi.law: On this occasion, it definitely seems to be the case with a range of experience indicated including Mohammed Asghar and Fleur Ohonbamu who qualified in 1993 and 1999 respectively - going all the way up to newer staff such as Elizabeth Downing (qualified in 2011) and Ruqaya...


https://www.thorpewilson.co.uk: We saw a review recently where someone left a one star rating for an Immigration firm for refusing to take on their Divorce case. There is an injured party who needs to get compensation from a third party or a third party's insurer. No matter what firm you're researching tho...


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