Finding the Right Help in the UK
Hill House Chambers 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 about a firm, how that compares across the industry, and things you can do when searching for the ...
Stowe Family Law Solicitors: That's why this statement on the firm's website stood out to us the most out of everything: class="infoquote "We believe you should have the opportunity to speak to your solicitor, without being charged, before you choose to entrust your case to us. Some firms like to...
LRose Law Ltd: One last point: class="infoquote "Get in touch now For a free, no obligation consultation."< div> For general litigation matters we would never expect a law firm to charge you for the first consultation. Sadly Google was showing adverts at the top for some of ...
Bellax Solicitors: So within the firm there will be a solicitor expert in Family Law, one expert in Personal Injury, one expert in Criminal Law, and so on. Funny article titles aside, they cover real issues. Along with making sure the law firm is https: www.sra.org.uk solicitors firm-ba...
JPS Walker Solicitors: JPS Walker doesn't go that far, but the numbers used by each firm may not always be based on the same measurement. But hopefully this short exercise of deconstructing their site's language to try and point out some between-the-lines tips might help when you come to make yo...
The Legal Practice Solicitors: There is also a huge amount of people that leave negative reviews about the other side's solicitor during a house transaction which seems incredibly unfair because they've usually obtained their negative opinion from their own solicitor blaming every issue on the other side....
Young & Co Solicitors: Please note that you can't have an ampersand (&) in a web address so anything like www.young&co.law will not exist.
Practically every law firm that handles property matters has negative reviews about their handling of it. Most importantly, it does not pay out an up to ...
Lefevres Scotland Ltd:
class="infoquote "We have a wealth of experience in handling claims not only in Scotland and the UK, but abroad too."< div>
Lefevres website is https secure for filling in your personal details on the contact forms. There is another website at www.lefevre-liti...
David Stinson & Co Solicitors: This is called a 'conditional fee arrangement' and is normally around 25% of your settlement.
class="infoquote "very professional and got my wife not only the money but the outcome she deserved"
"My solicitor was always polite and I think she deserves a lot of cr...
Cook's Solicitors: No really, firms claiming they are three hundred years old as if that gives them some sort of bonus experience above other firms really winds us up. Not their own clients. People
Swain and Co Solicitors:
Their site is https secure for entering your personal details in their contact form. Entering such will bring up an error or redirect you elsewhere depending on what browser you are using. That's a considerable range of experience between them but it should also be a ...
Fentimans My Law Matters: the one word capitalised and heavily exclamated 'AVOID!!' hysterics) - if there is a general complaint theme that can shed some light on any flaw's with the company in question, that can be very helpful. Bad firms will tend to just close down and start up a brand new operati...
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 said it before but it's w...
Burton & Co Quality Solicitors: www.burtonlaw.co.uk did redirect there at one point but we haven't seen that for a while. We can only assume they think they are complaining about an actual company called 'QualitySolicitors'.
To be on the safe side though, make sure to bookmark the current site in c...
One Law Solicitors & Barristers: There are law societies based on the city, county, and country level. Their main branding is the OneLaw Chambers name but some review sites and official pages list them as OneLaw Ltd. For each firm it provides user-side data including alternate trading names, all office ad...
Beers Solicitors LLP: The official website we link to above is www.beersllp.com but www.beersllp.co.uk does not redirect you there. Make sure you know what site you're on and never discuss payments via email .
. If you've read through any of our other law firm cover articles, you'll hopefully k...
Disrepair Claims UK: To get that kitchen working.
DisrepairClaim.co.uk specialising in this particular area of law therefore means we're very happy to have them on board . If a firm is regulated properly then they will state so along with their number on their website. If you can't find a ...
Simper Law: This is showcased by the number of law firms still boasting ancient founding dates such as 'established in 1771' as if having an ancient brand name above the door makes a difference to the services provided. They even kick off their website with a self-description of being...
RM Solicitors: A 200-year-old firm might still stick you with a 1-year qualified lawyer. Normally this is done by simply emailing the client stating the bank details for payment have changed. On this occasion there are two main solicitors: Michael MacDonald who qualified as a solicitor in ...
Ullah Law Associates: We specialise in a wide range of services including Crime, Immigration, Personal Injury and Family."< div>
It's something we've covered before, but the fact a firm states it handles a wider range of cases does not mean it cannot also still claim to be a 'specialist' fir...
Taylor Price Legal Ltd:
There's others listed too making a good mix of wise old gurus alongside younger fresh legs and ideas . Such as needing to watch out for people who simply can't search properly. Certainly the majority are positive with the main themes being the apparent dedication of ...
Michael Leighton Jones Solicitors: So if there are very few or even zero reviews for a firm - that shouldn't be taken as a negative sign. Whilst we try not to offer direct legal advice on our site, it is probably very fair (almost obvious actually) to comment that a solicitor that works in a small niche area ...
Milners Law LLP:
The best way we recommend to research any legal service provider is through their local law society website if possible. By 'regular' we don't mean they are average. They have lawyers on staff that joined the industry during all of the last three decades - such as Simon...
KRS Wills & Probate: It could be their first day on the job. Such as:
class="infoquote "I appreciate how busy people are ... As you would expect, all testimonials that companies post on their site are always 100% positive.
Thanks to creation of the internet, law firms are able to sel...
Branch Austin McCormick Solicitors: In this Facebook Instagram age - people really do feel more of a connection with a firm if there are photos and descriptions of the staff.
But if a firm claims to handle a wide range of case types and then has individual solicitors handling each specific type of case ...
Trojan Solicitors: Rhod Gilbert's https: www.youtube.com watch?v=drKC3Zd3SqM" award winning mince pie rant< a> very much relates to how we feel on the subject. they won 'best company logo 1999'.
class="infoquote "In the fast changing, increasingly complex and highly politicised area o...
Cheshire Estates and Legal Ltd: 'we are a large firm that really doesn't feel welcoming at all'.
If you go on to a search engine and use quotation marks around various terms, it will force results that contain those exact terms. Can you check up on such things? Well, yes. We know firms that don't h...
Fultons Estate Agents: There are news articles about Fultons https: www.scottishlegal.com article gildeas-completes-acquisition-of-glasgow-firm-fulton-s" being bought over< a> by a firm called Gildeas not too long ago. Of course many firms post testimonials themselves on their site. So if you ...
Hooper Hyde Solicitors: There are national, county, city, and even case specific societies which legal professionals can join. Certainly the language across the rest of the company's website also focuses on that mentality of long-term business relationships.
class="infoquote "I wanted to fee...
Antony Hodari Legal Services: When it comes to legal firms we absolutely recommend reading reviews rather than flicking through star ratings alone.
class="infoquote "Our solicitors will keep you up to date with the progress of your claim throughout and will answer any questions you may have about...
Fair Result Divorce: We did ask around our own office if anyone might want to get a divorce in order to test out this firm's claims. However if both sides simply want to get it over with and find the fairest way out - FairResult believe their services will save you considerable time and money....
Dylan Nair Ltd Solicitors: But it's really not a negative sign if a law firm you're looking up has few or even zero online comments about them.
If you too have already been through dozens of websites today looking for a solicitor to help you with a legal matter, you may have noticed many firms ...
Mckie Legal Solicitors Ltd: A solicitor that takes 10% of your settlement but gets you £5000 compensation is a far better choice than one who takes no cut but only gets you a £1000 early settlement deal. This firm is registered with https: solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk organisation people 624946 conne...
Jacobs Law Solicitors: But https: www.jacobslaw.org about" Jacobs Law cover the important bits< a> only and even include direct contact information for every lawyer too. You'd think that would be a universal trait by now, but it's not. So seeing such a huge amount of highly positive reviews abo...
Allan Argue and Co Solicitors: We've talked to hundreds upon hundreds of potential clients over the twenty years we've been working in the legal industry. So when you see firms offering such on their website, don't just flick over it like it's nothing . Litigation issues tend to follow the same pattern t...
Springle Solicitors: On top of that, families are much further away from the stereotypical husband wife 2.6 children arrangement of old. But it may be an idea to seek out a free consulation with a fully qualified legal professional before deciding which way to go. Springle & Co. For example, it ...
BLZ Solicitors Ltd:
class="infoquote "Your case will be handled personally by a Partner from start to finish with expert advice provided."< div>
Clients always want this sort of attention from any firm, but statements such as these can also indicate that the firm is a small one. Yo...
Hawkridge & Co Solicitors:
Hawkridge & Co on the other hand have big clear logos at the bottom of their page showing Lexcel Accreditation, the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners, Accredited by Solicitors for the Elderly, and so on. No unsubstantiated claims, just clear examples of their ...
Pacific Law: You are just as likely to get a one year qualified solicitor from an ancient brand as you are to get a forty year experienced lawyer that joined a new legal practice starting up in their area.
class="infoquote "Here at Pacific Law, we have embraced the modern wo...
ABS Lawyers Ltd: So that could be 17 x solicitors each with 5 years experience. Second the firm can state they have been 'providing legal services for over twenty years'. They also state qualification dates which is something that could be very useful if you're sceptical of a firm's claims...
Stenfield Solicitors Ltd: However one was by a third party who's own solicitor lost against Stenfield, and the other didn't leave any helpful comments about what was wrong. There are dozens including those at the national, county and city level. But how are people feeling about the services they've...
Khan Law Glasgow:
class="infoquote "Our Personal Injury Claims are dealt with on a 'no win no fee' basis."< div>
It's something we've covered before but it's still causing confusion so we'll briefly cover it again: 'no win no fee' and '100% compensation' do not mean the same thing...
Deo Volente Legal: There are titles such as 'How Brexit is going to Affect the Immigration Policies for the UK (2021)', 'Cryptocurrency and Wills', and 'How to Video-Witness a Will'. The idea being that people imagine a 200 year old amount of experience within a firm simply because their brand...
Suhail Ahmad at Richmond Legal:
The firm's website is https secure for entering your personal details in their contact forms. Law societies can be national, countywide, or attached to a large population city. 'Jack of all trades, master of none' springs to mind. The number of 'award-winning' law fir...
Trust Inheritance Limited:
class="infoquote "As market leaders, we are passionate about the customer service and support we provide."< div>
That snippet from the Trust Inheritance website may sound like most other law firms. The most common reason is the expectation of more expertise, more...
Bilkus and Boyle: The opposite is also true as Bilkus & Boyle have a 5 star review for serving excellent food and being a dog friendly restaurant. It says 'established' without the exaggeration. Be aware that no genuine web address can have an ampersand such as www.bilkus&boyle.com and none...
Catteralls in Wakefield: 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. No seriously. In all honesty, no legal practice has a 200+ year old solicitor sitting behind...
Penerley Solicitors: Also the majority of scams facing solicitors right now https: www.theguardian.com money 2020 feb 29 bank-scam-solicitors-email-hacked" relate to conveyancing and property matters< a>. Never discuss bank details via email with anyone. For as long as we can remember (and af...
Conveyancing Search Providers: Have they done so? We've found that most companies that service actual law firms tend not to have publicly available reviews about them online. Whilst the majority of articles we write are aimed at informing general consumers about legal practices or available resources to h...
Special Education Needs Lawyer:
We've seen quite a few lawyers offering a full hour's face to face consultation to discuss your case for free.
You never know what scam will be next though so always make sure you're on the correct site and never discuss payments or bank details via email . It wa...
Pump Court Chambers Barristers: So how can you work out the best one for you between the lines?
class="infoquote "Our barristers and clerks are approachable, straightforward and focused on solving problems quickly and cost-effectively."< div>
At the bottom of most of their website pages Pump Cou...
Mason Bullock Solicitors:
class="infoquote "...we’ll advise on whether you can negotiate a better settlement package and whether payments are being made in the most tax efficient way."< div>
This is another statement that may not stand out to general consumers, but does to us. The main di...
Lindsays Solicitors Scotland: Not just the legal industry, but all companies as a whole. Preferrably with reasons commented next to any rating. The firm uses the singular name of 'Lindsays' (not Lindsay's) in all it's branding and it's official website is www.lindsays.co.uk as linked to above. To get a w...
Aspire Licensing & Administrative Services: For example a Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering, Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace, Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work, and so on. Their website is https secure though for entering your person details in the contact form. Whilst we often discuss t...
OTS Immigration Solicitors: It is a good hallmark of establishment and an indication of adherence to good standards. One last word from the firm's site:
class="infoquote "Our aim is to provide cost-effective legal expertise, with an exceptional level of service, and a genuine service tailored t...
Reid and Black Solicitors:
class="infoquote "We are widely recognised Legal Experts in Claims"< div>
Every single legal practice has a website these days with various catchphrases and sales-pitch sentences like this one.
We stand by our statement that if you see a firm that really onl...
Howe and Co Solicitors:
class="infoquote "Extremely professional, focused and experienced solicitor"
"we're grateful, you are our life saver"
"reception are always calm & on hand to help"
"go above and beyond to ensure they provide professional service"< div>
The majorit...
Robin Somerville Barrister: Not just for the legal industry either. Direct Access is something barristers have to apply for and be qualified to offer. But you never know what might be thought of next so make sure you are on the correct website and never discuss bank details via email. We tried entering...
Levins Solicitors:
The firm do cover a wide range of legal matters including Civil Litigation, Conveyancing, Crime, Divorce, Personal Injury, Wills and Probate. A last word from the firm's website referring to the pros of using a firm more on the outskirts of Liverpool:
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Aconveyancing Ltd: If you check out https: solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk office 631441 aconveyancing-limited" the page for this firm< a> you'll be able to view alternate contact details, languages spoken at the firm, qualification dates of solicitors, and more. The majority are positive com...
The Injury Solicitor Salford: 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 already works.
class="infoquote "With almost 10 years' of experience in pers...
RD Costings Ltd: Commercial Law is another area where a niche firm is often sought rather than general practice. Because RD Costings specialise in criminal injury matters, they are unlikely to be targets for scammers. A whiplash claim against an insurer where the third party has already admi...
MGBe Legal Ltd:
class="infoquote "Our lawyers provide clear, simple solutions tailored to your needs."< div>
Most law firms will have such statements on their website. If someone calls saying they are from your solicitor and need to discuss payments - you can always hang up and c...
McEwan Fraser Legal Scotland: The number of you doing so was in single digits. The Law Society of England & Wales have an amazing website that provides a huge amount of data user-side . And that was only on a £260,000 house. Whilst MFL are mentioned in the https: solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk organisat...
Fieldfisher Solicitors LLP: However these are sufficiently in the past to avoid anyone still mixing them up. Not only that, they even have their own Wikipedia page. This is not an offer unique to Fieldfisher or firms that state such on their website.
The firm has merged with others over the years...
Assured Probate Services: Either they are unbelievably niche in their target market, have achieved impressive growth during hard times, or have managed to get high praise in an industry fraught with hazards (e.g. Whilst a quick glance of their website may make it appear as just another Will Writing ...
Linkilaw Solicitors Ltd in London:
class="infoquote "Founded by two brave women in the midst of the pandemic, we understand the challenges of starting and growing your business."< div>
It's not the most striking claim we've ever seen stated on a website. If you check out https: solicitors.lawsoci...
NV Legal Solicitors: 'No win, no fee' and '100% compensation'. There are also Blog News style articles with a varying range of information such as 'Mental Capacity – Whose decision?'.
class="infoquote "100% no win, no-fee"< div>
This statement on the firm's website could use some cla...
SR Law Solicitors London: Naturally, the ones listed there are all incredibly positive and lengthy in their praise. Not only that, when it turned out the staff member couldn't actually help with the problem - they gave some helpful advice and passed them on to someone that might be able to deal wit...
DFA Law Solicitors: In any industry, not just for law. Right up to Michael Nadin (qualified in 2010) and Christopher De Luca (qualified 2019). For larger life-changing matters, maybe not. For legal matters though, a handful of comments by clients who may have not had anything like the issues yo...
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