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2 Harcourt Chambers: But make sure to check through each chamber's website and have a good chat with someone on the phone to get some clarity about the Public Access Scheme in relation to what you need. On the Bar Standards Board's site you can't always look up by overall firm name and eve...


A City Law Firm: Surprisingly dispite the generic words in the name, when we typed 'a city law firm' into sites we were shown reviews and results for the correct firm. This is from the Legal 500's description: class="infoquote "These rankings reflect the result of months of extensive...


Backhouse Solicitors Ltd: To start us off we're going to be critical of the statement above taken from the firm's own website. This is because there is always delays, complications, and sometimes complete failure but with both sides continually unhappy with the other. etc. Always read comments...


Beers Solicitors LLP: The only negative comment we saw was a complaint about a solicitor called 'Monty'. If there are several negative comments related to being uncontactable - that's a good thing to note. It's true the majority of firms we write about are going to receive fairly positive commen...


Bellax Solicitors: class="infoquote "We aim to find the best and most effective outcomes for our clients' problems while at the same time providing quality advice."< div> Another very common claim a law firm might make is that former clients are happy with the service . There were ...


Bridge McFarland Solicitors: Not least so because it means they are registered with The Law Society of England & Wales which we have long praised as an excellent user resource for background checking law practices. There is also a huge difference between a firm that claims to have 40 years of ...


Brown & Co Solicitors: If a firm states they have a certain number of years' experience 'within the firm' this usually means they've added up all staff's experience together to make the number bigger. So what are people saying about the firm on the independent boards: class="infoquote...


Buchanan & Co Solicitors Ltd: However every firm we add to our network goes through various checks which we often write about, because much of the things we do can be helpful for any potential client in their search. Sometimes for something as simple as an official-looking email saying the bank details h...


Burton & Co Quality Solicitors: It's meant to convey 'quality' services with minimum levels expected amongst all members such as flexible hours for appointments, free initial consultations , and so on. Currently neither www.burtonandco.com or www.burtonandco.co.uk get you there. Whilst most of our article...


Calio Claims by Lindsays: This really should just be a matter of what logo is at the top of the emails and letters you receive. Because Calio Claims is - to quote the firm - 'Powered by Lindsays'. This is typically in larger cases such as Medical Negligence where a lot more time and risk have to be t...


Cook's Solicitors: class="infoquote "We have been in business in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire for over twenty-eight years"< div> This may not seem like an important sentence to most regular clients looking for a solicitor. Unlike other services such as hairdressers, restauran...


Cullimore Dutton Solicitors Ltd: Never discuss payments via email. Plus, it's very common for clients of the other side to leave negative reviews on the opposing law firm (as their conveyancer will likely have blamed any and all delays on them). class="infoquote "Being specialists in specific areas o...

The Law Partnership Ltd: However, if a firm has a dozen solicitors and states they handle a dozen different areas of law. Unfortunately there are more than a dozen ways to be a specialist or non-specialist firm. Here's the first quote from their site we'll discuss: class="infoquote "The Law P...


David Stinson & Co Solicitors: That can be a trickier claim to navigate and we've been told by people within the industry that prior experience can really help . If you https: solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk person 31408 david-john-christopher-stinson" look up the page< a> for David Stinson himself for e...


Disrepair Claims UK: for personal injury, such as pneumonia, asthma, gastrointestinal issues, or even anxiety and depression ... To fix those missing floor boards. There are firms that specialise in a single area of law, such as Criminal Defence. Obviously the official site we link to above is w...


Drummond and Miller Solicitors: class="infoquote "Drummond Miller is a leading firm of solicitors with offices in 5 locations throughout central Scotland and comprises 14 Partners and over 100 staff."< div> Unfortunately potential clients seeking legal help in Scotland don't have one of the gr...


EDC Lord Solicitors: The comments and reviews seem mostly positive: class="infoquote "took the time to explain the entire process clearly and concisely" "exceptionally helpful and patient with us, there was a lot that we didn't understand" "about to use them again in a property sale" ...


Foster & Coleman Solicitors: A good alternative resource we've recommended multiple times for backchecking legal professionals is the website of The Law Society of England & Wales. Whilst that may have been a good indication of a qualified firm during the last century, people move jobs now and c...


Frazer Coogans Solicitors: You can get a 1-year novice from a 200-year old firm. He went on to do a law degree whilst working there, did his solicitor training there, and is now a fully qualified solicitor there. Some claiming hundreds of years of history behind them. Of course, if a firm is included...


Goldsmith Bowers Solicitors Ltd: Sometimes over just a single official-looking email telling them the bank account details to pay their house deposit into have changed.. We did notice negative reviews for this company online but they seemed to be the same one copy pasted onto each forum. But we have no hes...

Guardian Law Ltd: Most https: www.thesun.co.uk money 17881174 property-scam-fraud-our-house " target the clients of law firms that handle conveyancing< a> matters but you never know what they'll come up with next. that they are not as easy to find for law professionals compared to other in...


Hill House Chambers Barristers: That's still very useful information though and something people typicaly want to know yet can't find out when it comes to barristers. On some occasions this can mean you're paying two firms for the job one could do. Does that mean a much better experience overall? No...


JPS Walker Solicitors: For this we'll be using the website of JPS Walker Solicitors as our example. This firm focuses on litigation matters so there are far less risks involved when searching contacting dealing with them compared to something like conveyancing where there are a https: www....


Lefevres Scotland Ltd: In our honest opinion though, that's complete nonsense and any claims about founding dates should be utterly ignored. For example, Lefevres are listed in the Legal Aid board database. That can make them sound a little more formal: class="infoquote "the best possi...


LS Legal Solicitors: Unlike it's Scottish and Irish counterparts, they provide a wealth of consumer information such as alternate contact details, number of qualified staff, languages spoken, case specialties, and even any other brand names used. So always make sure you're on the correct site an...


Mac Jones Solicitors: For example: class="infoquote "provide expert timely advice and communicate in a way that is clear and responsive to your requirements"< div> Again, no law firm is going to claim the opposite. Just ... That means not just the regular high street solicitor but ...


MJV Law Solicitors: class="infoquote "call us today for a free, no obligation chat"< div> A quick note on navigation as there are a few things we spotted. Tens of thousands of pounds have ended up in the pockets of fraudsters. The question of course is whether this can resul...


Fentimans My Law Matters: Bad firms will tend to just close down and start up a brand new operation to make sure they get completely away from the negative press. We were recently asked whether it's common for law firms to create a new trading name because their existing name has a bad reputation. Be...


Nicholson Jones Sutton Solicitors Ltd: If you read '60 years of combined experience' on a law firm's website it could be that there are two veterans with 30 years' experience each. Some are just plain idiots. Certainly people prefer independent forums over company provided testimonials on their website. If a firm...


One Law Solicitors & Barristers: However if you consider there are well over a hundred thousand law practices nationwide it does make the honour a little more niche. The main problem in such situations is the possibility of https: www.ncsc.gov.uk information report-suspicious-emails" phishing scams< a>. ...


LRose Law Ltd: This is important because there are many websites on the internet designed to look like a law firm, but are actually a marketing firm or data gathering service. Many firms use the same sales language, offer similar services, make similar promises, and even use similar imag...


RM Solicitors: Normally this is done by simply emailing the client stating the bank details for payment have changed. This may sound like a lot and you may find a solicitor that agrees to run the same case with a 100% compensation guarantee. Reynolds Macdonald are registered with The Law S...


Simper Law: That's something to watch out for as www.simplelaw.com is owned by a different firm. class="infoquote "our practice has quickly gained a good reputation within the legal world"< div> In most industries these days people praise the 'new'. In reality then, a...


Smith & Graham Solicitors: So the fact Smith and Graham solicitors have a wide range of seasoned professionals alongside fresh blood is something much more of note. If you https: solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk office 20313 smith-graham" check out the page< a> for this firm you'll see a range of qua...


Stowe Family Law Solicitors: So the name is still quite unique. A large firm that gives you a free interview to discuss your case and costs before making you sign the dotted line is actually rarer than you might think . However this statement alone should qualify our decision. So you can't just go on G...


Summerfield Browne: We've written many articles on what to look for in a law firm to make sure you get legal advice from the best match to your needs. Today's is going to discuss Summerfield Browne Solicitors as they have an alternate setup which they've run for many years but which is now bec...


Swain and Co Solicitors: The official site we link to is www.swainandco.com but www.swainandco.co.uk is for a different firm. But that happens constantly for law firms. That's a considerable range of experience between them but it should also be a good mix of seasoned wise heads alongside fresh ...


Thaxted Legal Immigration: They were all very positive and helpfully provided examples of why each of them were happy with the service rather than just blank ratings. But if you see a firm of 1 or 2 solicitors stating they handle every case type you can think of from Personal Injury to Family Law, C...


The Lady Barrister: She also has an LLM in Legal Practice."< div> You'll find that barristers are much more embedded in the legal process which is why their photos are often of them in wigs and robes whilst solicitor websites are more likely stock photos of people in various coloured sh...


The Legal Practice Solicitors: class="infoquote "Whether you are an individual, small business or a more established firm, our approach is to work with you to provide clear, pragmatic, tailored advice from a qualified solicitor."< div> The greatest resource we've found online for helping you c...


WH Law Ltd: Does WH Solicitors have that? The easiest way to check on a firm is to use The Law Society of England & Wales website for firms in those countries. People are just often far less inclined to publicly discuss their divorce, bankruptcy, or brain injuries on comment boards th...


Wildcat Law Solicitors: They have a very useful user side offering of data regarding a firm's contact details, staff, languages spoken, and areas of law covered. The combination of the two avenues gives a much wider scope to potentially help clients faster and at a lower cost. So searching for 'wil...


Wilford Smith: First, a quote from their website: class="infoquote "We are more than just a law firm. This one from the Wilford Smith site is very clear , indicating that they have been serving clients for over 40 years. Please note the firm is not called 'wilford and smith' and if...


Woodstock Legal Services Ltd: So always makes sure you're on the correct site and never discuss payments via email. . But please read on and see if you would agree. However on this occasion we have because they are not just hand-picked and solicited client remarks but actual comments from industry pee...


Young & Co Solicitors: Since the '90s the government has made an increasing effort to strip Legal Aid bare. This is the final article in our series on this law group and it covers the main, sort of 'parent', branding within the Youngs Solicitors' setup. Therefore most of them refuse to work with L...


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