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https://lefevres.law: The first only means there are no fees if your case loses. There is another website at www.lefevre-litigation.co.uk which seems to be an individual site for their Aberdeen office. In our honest opinion though, that's complete nonsense and any claims about founding dates shou...


https://davidstinson.co.uk: class="infoquote "David Stinson & Co is a trading name of Young and Co Solicitors Ltd"< div> A quick note on navigation for this brand as well. Something to bear in mind at least when evaluating which firm is best for you. But the solicitor may take a cut of your...


https://cooks-solicitors.co.uk: But it stands out to us . Regular variants such as www.cookssolicitors.co.uk or www.cooks-solicitors.com are not owned by the firm which is important to note because of the amount of fraud currently hitting the property law market. class="infoquote "We are a small f...


https://swainandco.com: That's just plain rude. So to check up on the information on your local office, just click the appropriate office link and select 'in this office'. Having the resources of a larger firm can also have advantages . Well two years later I've been paroled and am shortly due to ...


https://mylawmatters.co.uk: This can sometimes cause search issues but the variants we tried such as 'my legal matters' still brought up the correct firm . We can honestly say that in the past two decades we've never seen that happen . The client then handed tens of thousands of pounds over to the fr...


https://frazercoogans.co.uk: all brought up the correct company for us at the top of search results. Since the 90s the government has been stripping Legal Aid massively so that these days very few people qualify for help and the lawyers working under legal aid are paid a fraction of what they would norm...


https://burtonandco: Especially those with https: www.theguardian.com money 2019 aug 24 the-45000-deposit-for-our-first-home-was-stolen-and-the-banks-did-nothing" huge house deposits waiting to buy< a> a property. But this sort of mixup on the review boards is certainly something to keep in m...


https://onelawchambers.com: That's understandable to us at least, and it's probably for the very reasons we pointed out their differences above. Barristers normally say very clearly on the front page of their website whether they can accept direct instructions. All of the common variants you'd expect...

https://beersllp.com: The branding is always Beers LLP but searches such as 'beers solicitors' or 'beer llp' still brought the correct firm to the top of the results. class="infoquote "We have specialist lawyers in areas such as Commercial and Residential Property, Employment, Personal In...


https://disrepairclaim.co.uk: Or better still, post underneath their ad post asking for their regulatory status and number to try and warn others not to deal with them should they be unable to provide one. If you see that sort of post alongside no stated company name, no logo, no web address, and no me...


https://simperlaw.com: They even kick off their website with a self-description of being "a small law firm of Norwich solicitors". However the case range quoted above is not actually as diverse as it looks. That's something to watch out for as www.simplelaw.com is owned by a different firm. Th...


https://rmsolicitors.com: Whether you have been involved in an accident, received bad advice, negligent medical treatment or have a dispute we're here to help."< div> When it comes to 'specialist' firms most people will tend to think of single case types such as a firm that handles divorce solel...


https://ulasolicitors.com: However this article on ULA Solicitors was nice and straightforward. This firm https: solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk office 607835 ula-solicitors-limited" is registered with< a> The Law Society of England & Wales which is great because they have the best user-side offering...


https://taylorprice.co.uk: Taylor Price is registered with The Law Society of England & Wales which has the best user-side offering we know of amongst such organisations. Certainly the majority are positive with the main themes being the apparent dedication of the staff and the speed at which the wo...


https://michaelleightonjones.com: There will always be 'specialist' firms that target a single case type such as Motoring Offences or Divorce. So hopefully in this article we'll be able to point out some differences you can look for between the lines and some resources you might not be aware of to help whe...


https://milnerslaw.com: People naturally write differently in response to these requests from the actual firm compared to how they write comments to their circle of friends. Be aware however that legal service providers are not treated the same way as other industries. From the information we've ...


https://krsep.co.uk: In some cases these companies do as little as taking the will you've written yourself and simply keeping a record of it. But they are not a cheaper version of the same service. There have also been many changes to the types of solutions people can have beyond 'solicito...


https://branchaustinmccormick.com: The jack-of-all-trades situation. There were a couple of negative ratings, but unfortunately the reviewers left absolutely no comments for us to know what generated their disappointment. That's just ... We've even seen negative comments from the losing side in a court matter...


https://trojansolicitors.com: For some reason, whilst 'new' companies in other industries such as fashion, food, or technology are sought after - the legal industry is one where people expect the words 'established in 1881' carved in stone above the office doorway. Since Brexit, having a lawyer with gen...


https://celsolicitors.co.uk: We know firms that don't have a website or won't accept email communications, and the amount of printing and letter posting is simply absurd in this day and age. A quick note on navigation. For example one claiming CEL lawyers demanded £2500 from him to provide '...


https://fultons-scotland.co.uk: Just https: www.lawscot.org.uk find-a-solicitor ?Name=fulton&Postcode=&type=firm" some search results< a> class="infoquote "We have been helping our clients from our base in the south side of Glasgow for many years."< div> That's a line quoted from the Fulton's...


https://hooperhyde.com: HooperHyde obviously stood out to us enough for them to become included on our site. Hooper Hyde state each lawyer has at least 10 years' experience. It's very common. People are absolutely happy jumping online after a good or bad meal to review the restaurant they've...


https://antonyhodari.co.uk: There shouldn't be too many problems though as the firm name is unique and doesn't use generic terms. Their site is https secure for entering your details into their contact forms. Antony Hodari's claims in the snippet above were taken from their front page and are much mo...


https://fair-result.co.uk: class="infoquote "It reduces the stress and emotion, speeds up the process and above all, it reduces costs."< div> At this point we started searching around for customer reviews about the firm. This gives you our undivided attention."< div>. On the plus side...


https://dylannair.com: Nor do any of the hyphentated variants (dylan-nair) or typical typos (dylanair). Of course some firms have started putting their pet's names and favourite foods in profiles. The problem is mostly with property matters and conveyancing as https: www.clc-uk.org watch-o...


https://mckielegal.co.uk: There are plenty of things you might not have thought of though that can identify a firm as offering more than another. However the concept of the local solicitors office has become something of an almost quaint, nostalgic notion these days when Amazon will bring you a...


https://www.jacobslaw.org: So that makes it less helpful in distinguishing between firms when you're weighing up the pros and cons. You can also see what each solicitor specialises in. Some go too far such as listing favourite colours. Never discuss payments or bank details via email. For example: ...


https://argueandco.co.uk: The Scottish site has https: www.lawscot.org.uk news-and-events legal-news allan-argue-launches-his-own-practice " several articles about the launch of this firm< a>, but not a lot of good details such as staff, specialties, or qualification dates. Then there will be a fi...


https://springleandco.co.uk: Plus with more and more people owning their own business that brings an entirely different set of issues to consider should you pass on while that business is running. But there are some sources you can check with. Law firms typically receive less reviews than other servic...


https://blzsolicitors.co.uk: One solicitor has experience with the immigration process whilst the other originally worked for the 'enemy' - i.e. class="infoquote "We specialise in data breach claims, noise induced hearing loss, immigration and PPI"< div> This, however, is a far more telling ...


https://www.hawklaw.co.uk: This includes all known offices, with alternate contact details, any related trading names, staff information, languages spoken, and more. class="infoquote "excellent friendly polite proffesional staff" "worked through the case very methodically but still man...


https://www.pacificlaw.co.uk: Even one extra Saturday a month is actually more rare than you think, so give a firm credit for that if it's available. We put you first."< div> The most common piece of research people do over any service provider is check for reviews on the common forums such as Googl...


https://abslawyers.co.uk: If the firm you're researching is signed up to them - wonderful. Second the firm can state they have been 'providing legal services for over twenty years'. Whilst this can fall into the same trap of the branding not always reflecting the experience of the actual lawyer assig...


https://stenfield.com: class="infoquote "Our key objective is to provide solid, reliable and cost effective legal advice delivered in an efficient and friendly manner."< div> Every firm makes a claim like this quote from the firm's website. This includes Joan Thorpe-Anderson who qualifi...


https://khanlaw.co.uk: But the number of firms being clear about what that means is far fewer. We wouldn't class that as 'specialist'. Normally a firm obtains testimonials for their site through direct questions or specific feedback questionnaires. For us, a specialist focuses on an area of ...


https://www.dvsolicitors.com: Such as: class="infoquote "have gone beyond and above in all areas of our transaction" "an immense pleasure to acquire your proficient services" "carried out all the required responsibilities efficiently"< div> Those are snippets from much longer pieces ...


https://richmondlegalltd.co.uk: Every single legal professional will state they provide expert legal advice . To use a description any less than 'expert' would clearly be unwise. Sometimes just with a couple of official looking emails. At the time of writing there were actually no reviews available on the...


https://www.trustinheritance.com: A last word from the firm's website: class="infoquote "We set the benchmark for excellence and go that extra mile to make that happen!"< div>. They can certainly help. class="infoquote "excellent professional, prompt and accurate service every time" "Does w...


https://bilkusandboyle.com: But there are plenty of good indicators you may not have noticed between the lines. Or the review stating how all lawyers are crooked that had been copy pasted across a dozen law firms in Birmingham. For example, here is the opening message on the Bilkus and Boyle website....


https://www.catteralls.co.uk: For example, one firm we've written about previously claims a 150-year-history in the area simply because they moved into a building that was occupied by a much older firm initially. The brand seems to be quite unique and therefore should be easy to find each time you want ...


https://penerley.co.uk: Although https: www.theatlantic.com magazine archive 2020 05 kill-the-office-dress-code 609070 " there is one firm< a> that has a ban on their employees wearing suits. The idea being that most people have an image in their head when the term 'solicitor' is mentioned. Only...


https://www.searchbureau.co.uk: But that's the case for most related service providers such as this conveyancing searches company or others such as law costs drafting firms. The correct firm tends to come up at the top of search results for the majority of phrases we tried. We think it's fair to ...


https://educationlawservice.com: Whilst ELS do display a few testimonials on their website e.g: class="infoquote "highly professional, advice was thorough and fully informative" "thank you for being very straightforward"< div> We found only one on the public boards. That's still much better of...


https://www.pumpcourtchambers.com: This always seemed un-necessary extra time and cost for clients. For example when Pump Court write they are 'based in london and focusing on the South and West' - that really stands out to us as a very positive message . So how can you work out the best one for you betwee...


https://www.masonbullock.co.uk: However with Mason Bullock Solicitors we were actually very eager to get them on to the network from the start. Mason Bullock don't have a company-made testimonial section on their site either. class="infoquote "...we’ll advise on whether you can negotiate a be...


https://www.calioclaims.co.uk: The Law Society of England & Wales also https: solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk office 506346 lindsays" has a page on this firm< a>. You can usually look up details about any firm with their local law society. consistently exceeds everything I ask of him"< div> The...


https://aspirelicensing.co.uk: In fact, an experienced accountant could cost much less yet be far more effective . But this shouldn't pose a huge amount of risk anyway due to the area of law they deal in. A last word from Aspire's own site: class="infoquote "Aspire Licensing and Administrativ...


https://www.otssolicitors.co.uk: So stars don't always reflect real position in the minds of previous clients. This sort of coverage can be a good sign of a firm's establishment as well. OTS Solicitors state being listed in https: www.legal500.com " The Legal 500< a>, which unfortunately is probably...


https://reidblack.com: In this case, Reid Black do more than just have a-bit-of-expertise in Military Claims. It simply means that when we researched the firm at the time they came up as being a good firm, covering a good range, with little or no complaints registered on forums or with the relevan...


https://www.howe.co.uk: If you https: solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk office 414386 howe-co" check out the pages for this firm< a> you can see contact details, confirmed areas of practice, specialist accreditations, staff details, and more. It can be quite difficult to dig out the pertinent detai...


https://www.robinsomerville.co.uk: However there are many situations where going direct to a barrister yourself will definitely save you considerable time and cost . Most companies will more likely have some vague references to greatness, such as 'we are one of the leading award-winning law firms in th...


https://www.levinslaw.co.uk: But as Levins deal with property matters, you need to make sure you are on the correct site and to never discuss payments or bank details via email or if someone calls you up. The experience of the staff is the most important thing and we'll cover that later. class="i...


https://www.aconveyancing.com: In law industry terms, that might sound quite young with so many companies boasting ancient foundings such as 'established in 1881'. You may very well get a forty year qualified solicitor at a 2 year old firm. They also handle Remortgages, Transfer of Equity, Lease Extensi...


https://www.theinjurysolicitor.com: A few other bits and pieces stand out in The Injury Solicitor's offering. So don't discuss bank details or payments via email, and if someone phones you up saying they are from the firm you are using feel free to hang up and call back on the official number you know ...


https://rdcostings.co.uk: (Your solicitor needs to get paid, right?) However your solicitor will typically already be recovering their fees and expenses from the third party. When you see firms stating "no win, no fee" across their site, that doesn't necessarily mean there are no fees at all....


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. Certainly you can usually find some comments from previous clients across the popular forums such as Google, Trustpilot, Yell.com, Yelp, etc. If someone is not qu...


https://www.mcewanfraserlegal.co.uk: They have over 500+ reviews on Google at the time of writing this but still over a 4 star rating. Firms that deal in divorce or bankruptcy tend not to have many public reviews about how things went. That's quite unheard of. If anyone emails or phones you about payments or ba...


https://www.fieldfisher.com: A very encouraging mix of experience alongside new blood eager to prove themselves. If you've used our site before to find legal help in your area, or if you've simply read through a few of our review articles - you'll have noticed that we tend to recommend and discuss fir...


https://will-trusts-probate.co.uk: The majority of scams tend to be with https: monzo.com blog we-sent-our-house-deposit-to-a-fraudster-who-posed-as-our-lawyer" matters such as property where large deposits< a> can be redirected. Plus many of the consultants have their own websites promoting their ser...


https://linkilawsolicitors.com: There are quite a few such standout phrases across the site, including: class="infoquote "We embrace what the legal industry has traditionally resisted – transparency, efficiency, innovation and disruption."< div> Which is what we have tried to say before about t...


https://www.nvlegal.co.uk: We've seen plenty of people complain about firms where you don't even get to speak to your solicitor directly. You can end up having someone's secretary as your only point of contact. class="infoquote "100% no win, no-fee"< div> This statement on the firm's websit...


https://www.sr-law.co.uk: This is important because some firms will use less-than-transparent (to put it mildly) wording to describe their experience when trying to sell you their services on their website. class="infoquote "Our fees are reasonable and competitive ... the story is the same as y...


https://www.dfalaw.co.uk: I received excellent and thorough advice throughout"< div> However a poll we ran a couple of years ago indicated that people didn't really trust testimonials on company websites. As you'll see, DFA Law have a wide range of experienced staff such as Peter Critchell and J...


https://www.ianmallon.com: The reviews were always mixed in on each site though. class="infoquote "All individual email addresses for each member of staff is in our Meet The Team section above."< div> The fact Ian Mallon list direct contact details for each staff member on their website is...


https://tsabi.law: Certainly if you see the same thing repeated a few times in negative comments for other firms, then that's something to take note of. Many legal professionals are signed up with a local Law Society. This way, if a firm claims to have years of experience in its staff you can ...


https://www.thorpewilson.co.uk: Whilst the majority of scams at the moment https: www.thetimes.co.uk static connected-families conveyancing-email-scam-hackers-steal-house-deposit " tend to target law firms dealing with property matters< a>, you never know what's around the corner.. The www.thorpewilson....


https://allsopdurnllp.co.uk: However this is something you can often check yourself with independent sources . If you click the link to view details about the solicitors at the firm, you'll see there is certainly a range of experience amongst the staff. class="infoquote "Our solicitors pro...


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