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https://lefevres.law: There are lots of other little bits and pieces around the web that most regular consumers may not notice. Even the most cursory search on the web will show that Lefevres only just became https: find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk company SC683368 officers" ...


https://davidstinson.co.uk: This is called a 'conditional fee arrangement' and is normally around 25% of your settlement. But the solicitor may take a cut of your compensation should you win. class="infoquote "David Stinson & Co is a trading name of Young and Co Solicitors Ltd"< div> A quic...


https://cooks-solicitors.co.uk: 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. But if you would like to look up the individual experience and expe...


https://swainandco.com: The branding of these three offices is Swain & Co Solicitors Ltd who are part of Young and Co Solicitors Ltd (that's the 'Y' on the edge of the logo). Since the 90s the government has gutted the Legal Aid system reducing the number of people that can use it, the number of ca...


https://mylawmatters.co.uk: However there were some negative comments that really need to be read. When it comes to legal services, often the losing side in a case will leave a bad review. The client then handed tens of thousands of pounds over to the fraudster without bothering to check with the law f...


https://frazercoogans.co.uk: However at the time of writing they only have a 3.9 star rating on Google. class="infoquote "went the extra mile to extract all the information I needed for piece of mind" "I have found their staff and service to be friendly, considered, efficient, attentive and ...


https://burtonandco: It doesn't stop there though. We've always said that you can end up with a 1-year-experienced lawyer from a 200-year-old firm the same as you can get a forty-year-experience expert from a 1-year-old firm. All cards on the table - we like Burton & Co . class="info...


https://onelawchambers.com: They often sound very different from regular third party review forums as well. There are several independent review boards online such as https: www.google.com search?q=onelaw+chambers&rlz=1C1CHBF_en-GBGB926GB926&oq=OneLaw+Chambers&aqs=chrome.0.0i355i512j46i175i199i512j0i...

https://beersllp.com: A lot of comments about friendliness and speed. But you can always end up with a 1-year-qualified lawyer from the 200-year-old firm in the same way you could be provided a 40-year-guru lawyer from a 1-year-old legal practice. Whilst most of the time people may think of speci...


https://disrepairclaim.co.uk: DisrepairClaim.co.uk specialising in this particular area of law therefore means we're very happy to have them on board . To get that kitchen working. for other inconveniences and loss of amenity ..."< div> So is there a compelling reason we've made an exception f...


https://simperlaw.com: There are others as well in between those dates providing a good mix of seasoned experience alongside fresh legs and ideas. Which makes it far more believable that a self-proclaimed "small firm" can have a decent level of expertise and experience in all of them. Yo...


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: Thankfully ULA Solicitors have gone with the traditional photo, work history, and contact details which is great and something we think every law firm should provide. ULA apparently started out with just a single case type in mind, having set up as: class="infoquote ...


https://taylorprice.co.uk: 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. For example most firms will also claim a certain amount of experience, although not always in the clearest of way. Obviously...


https://michaelleightonjones.com: class="infoquote "great help in a recent case and kept me up to date with all developments" "Very accommodating and quick to respond" "easy to deal with when selling my mums house" "got it done quickly and in time not to pay stamp duty"< div> These...


https://milnerslaw.com: Add to that people messing with things like using Milner's instead and we think it's a good idea to bookmark the correct site or using a search instead when coming back. We always recommend reading actual comments rather than flicking through ratings anyway when it comes...


https://krsep.co.uk: Kamlesh Ratilal Samji (the K.R.S. But what do prior clients think of the firm? class="infoquote "friendly, efficient and well informed" "explained everything and more as I asked a lot of questions" "Great advice and service from Kam"< div> Those snippets...


https://branchaustinmccormick.com: We have always encouraged firms to have such profiles on their website. What we don't like is when solicitors go too far and start listing their favourite foods and pet's names. There were a couple of negative ratings, but unfortunately the reviewers left absolutely no comme...


https://trojansolicitors.com: The majority did so simply because they received an email that told them the bank details for their solicitor had changed. Whilst we normally haven't used the firms we write about to handle a case for us (obviously, as we review hundreds of law firms) we will have at least i...


https://celsolicitors.co.uk: Can you check up on such things? Well, yes. The logos of each publication are there, but we couldn't see any links to click and confirm what it meant. These types of claims are sometimes short-lived or have government mandated dates by which point no more claims are allowe...


https://fultons-scotland.co.uk: Hazel managed to keep my spirits up as well as using her knowledge, experience and "determination to see the purchase go through" "always available to answer any question and keep me updated "< div> Fulton's have considerable positive reviews dotted around the af...


https://hooperhyde.com: class="infoquote "worked tirelessly for me to win my case and I am extremely grateful" "really understands business risks" "has represented us in many cases including debt recovery, mediation, and litigation"< div> Those are snippets from testimonials on...


https://antonyhodari.co.uk: There are several others within that range creating a good mix of seasoned experts partnered with fresh legs. As specialists go, this is an unusual one to find. That's because law firms are one of the few service providers where the losing side often comes online to ...


https://fair-result.co.uk: When we searched for 'fair result', 'fair result divorce' and 'fair result leicester' we got back mostly news stories about random high profile celebrity divorce cases. One last excerpt from the firm's site that stood out to us: class="infoquote "Our workloads are...


https://dylannair.com: Make sure to read comments when it comes to law firms though, not just flick through star ratings. The official site is https secure for filling your personal details into their contact forms. It may be a sad side-effect of the Facebook Instagram age we live in but many pe...


https://mckielegal.co.uk: We've covered many firms that proudly start off their website's sales pitch with 'as a large city firm ...' or something similar. The second means no fees whether case your case loses OR wins. This firm is registered with https: solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk organisation pe...


https://www.jacobslaw.org: class="infoquote "We pride ourselves on offering our clients the very best advice in specific areas of expertise. If we did need that much legal help so often, then there would be something so seriously wrong with us that you shouldn't listen to a work we say anyway. S...


https://argueandco.co.uk: class="infoquote "... You can read an article here where we cover the 'why' on that one. The official site is www.argueandco.co.uk which we link to above whilst www.argueandco.com currently is not owned by anyone. Litigation matters such as personal injury have hug...


https://springleandco.co.uk: The official website is www.springleandco.co.uk which we link to above, with www.springleandco.com not currently owned by anyone. This allows you some insight into whether a firm at least has some genuine experience in that area of law. But there are some sources you can c...


https://blzsolicitors.co.uk: The firm's branding is BLZ Solicitors and they come up for searches for that name no problem. So unfortunately, this phrase has become quite meaningless in relation to indicating what the firm does differently. class="infoquote "We specialise in data breach claims, no...


https://www.hawklaw.co.uk: But when anything goes wrong, they get the blame. However for this you are usually able to check this independently and get a good insight into the overall experience a firm may have. Popular words these days which we've seen across huge numbers of legal professionals sites ...


https://www.pacificlaw.co.uk: Some are chargable, some aren't, some are really expensive. Our technology takes care of the stuff in the background so our legal team can focus on what's important - you."< div> Again this is something many firms claim so make sure to look for key points on any firm's ...


https://abslawyers.co.uk: class="infoquote "In respect of Personal Injury & Housing Disrepair, we work on a No Win No Fee basis."< div>. Lastly there are firms that write statements such as the one from ABS Lawyers' site above saying they have X amount of years of 'combined experience'. ...


https://stenfield.com: It's very important these days to keep fully aware of what site you are on and the legitimacy of the emails you receive. class="infoquote "Specialising in a wide range of practice areas including commercial litigation, company commercial, residential property, com...


https://khanlaw.co.uk: But the number of firms being clear about what that means is far fewer. Normally a firm obtains testimonials for their site through direct questions or specific feedback questionnaires. We can

https://www.dvsolicitors.com: We've also seen negative reviews against a criminal law firm for refusing to take on someone's divorce case. Never discuss payments or bank details over email. A good mix of seasoned wisdom alongside new fresh blood. class="infoquote "Deo Volente have been providing p...


https://richmondlegalltd.co.uk: Whilst we have nothing against firms that try to cover a multitude of services, there are some that clearly go well beyond their capabilities. class="infoquote "We can offer fixed fees if you are not eligible for legal aid"< div> This is another statement that mi...


https://www.trustinheritance.com: We do ou checks just as much as you should before moving forward with a company. But even with the potential search issues and other opportunities for scammers to fake official appearances - it's not too much of a concern because the majority of fraudsters are https: www.u...


https://bilkusandboyle.com: The majority of large conveyancing specialists have ratings as low as 2 or 3 stars. This is important because the firm deals with property matters. Whilst the firm's name is unique there are obviously quite a few possible typos. The rest seem to refer to their a...


https://www.catteralls.co.uk: Potential clients tend to rely more on the independent public offerings such as Google Reviews, Trustpilot, Yell, Yelp etc. class="infoquote "Our highly skilled team are specialist solicitors who cover family law, child-care, wills & probate, litigation & disputes, as ...


https://penerley.co.uk: The quote above is from the website of a Commercial Law specialist called Penerley , based in Islington. For as long as we can remember (and after working in the industry for over 20+ years now we can remember a lot) most people have always sought a specialist for thi...


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. Also most of the fraud involved in conveyancing transactions tend to focus on actual buyer seller clients of the actual law firms. to...


https://educationlawservice.com: and in phone contact throughout"< div> If you typically like a bit more before parting with any cash though, luckily there is a growing trend amongst legal practices to offer free consultations. Some are less obliging offering just 15 minutes over the phone to help de...


https://www.pumpcourtchambers.com: A quick note on navigation as there are many chambers using 'pump court' in their name. They want clients 2 miles, 20, or even 200 miles away. Having worked in that environment, this often caused friction. These are not just other offices of the same group of barrister...


https://www.masonbullock.co.uk: One of the solicitors retired in 2018 and the firm had to be restarted. The reason we were so keen though, was simply from one opening line on their website: class="infoquote "When you want fast, convenient and savvy advice on employment law or setting aside a CCJ, thi...


https://www.calioclaims.co.uk: That last sentence was obviously written with a very cynical tone. consistently exceeds everything I ask of him"< div> The majority of reviews were very positive indeed. After reading through the comments we saw three one star messages all regarding the same thing - w...


https://aspirelicensing.co.uk: In fact, an experienced accountant could cost much less yet be far more effective . Aspire Licensing point this out themselves as well stating they have: class="infoquote "... Other benefits of working in such a specific section of law include building up a huge...


https://www.otssolicitors.co.uk: These are on the national, county or often city level if the population is big enough. At the time of writing they had over 450+ reviews on Google which is quite unheard of for a law firm . For example, many do not state which awards have been won. Even if someone phones yo...


https://reidblack.com: Most solicitors will register with a Law Society even though it is not mandatory. Reid Black clearly want to help people seek redress over such Military matters. No firm is ever going to state 'we are brand new with not much experience and most of us just barely passed qua...


https://www.howe.co.uk: Howe & Co seem to have solicitors from every decade of their history including Martin Howe (qualified in 1983), Mark Collins (1991), Nicole Bowler (2003), right up to Charlie Rose in 2019. Many of their websites even look the same with photos of people in smart suits smiling...


https://www.robinsomerville.co.uk: The official site we link to above is www.robinsomerville.co.uk with www.robinsomerville.com not currently in use. Direct Access for the public to barristers has been a hugely welcome change in the legal system . Certainly it's a very likely part of the reason he's so ...


https://www.levinslaw.co.uk: You can see the massive difference between the great information provided on the England & Wales law society website though when you check out alternates such as https: www.liverpoollawsociety.org.uk lawyers levins-solicitors " their page on the< a> Liverpool Law So...


https://www.aconveyancing.com: class="infoquote "We help our clients to buy and sell property with ease, managing the legal process from start to finish."< div> Conveyancing firms are hit the hardest by online review forums. Aconveyancing on the other hand, has completely bucked this trend. O...


https://www.theinjurysolicitor.com: You can end up with a a 1-year-experienced solicitor from a 200-year-old firm, or a 40-year-experienced veteran solicitor from a 1-year-old law office. There is no 200-year-old solicitor sat behind a desk imparting wisdom to the rest of the staff. We always ensure there are ...


https://rdcostings.co.uk: The main site we link to above is www.rdcostings.co.uk, currently www.rdcostings.com does not redirect you there. A whiplash claim against an insurer where the third party has already admitted fault is pretty much a slam dunk. For others you may be better off with a Direct A...


https://mgbelegal.com: The page also lists Gabriella as a consultant for SLIG Law LLP, Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP, and Fadiga & Co Ltd. After us praising The Law Society of England & Wales for having such a great site, we have noticed that they currently link to an outdated web address of ...


https://www.mcewanfraserlegal.co.uk: The official site is www.mcewanfraserlegal.co.uk and currently www.mcewanfraserlegal.com does not redirect you there. This therefore came across as a little gimmicky. class="infoquote "Open weekdays from 8am - Midnight and 9am - 10pm on Saturday and Sunday."< div> ...


https://www.fieldfisher.com: as well as having changed from Field Fisher & Co to Field Fisher and then finally Fieldfisher. But does the length of time a firm has been operating translate into happy clients? The firm provides an https: www.fieldfisher.com en injury-claims case-studies?pageIndex=3" ...


https://will-trusts-probate.co.uk: As far as we're aware their aren't a lot of scams going where people try to get you to write a will leaving everything to a nigerian prince. But still pay attention to the links you click and remember that email addresses can be faked quite easily. They should have the APS L...


https://linkilawsolicitors.com: But with a new branding setup, web address change, and expansion into more areas of corporate law - we thought it better to write a whole new piece rather than just update the old one. Never discuss your bank details with someone that calls you up. Granted it's definitely ta...


https://www.nvlegal.co.uk: The official website we link to above is www.nvlegal.co.uk with www.nvlegal.com currently being owned by someone else. When a firm states it is a Personal Injury specialist it will usually then follow it up with a long list of case types covered including Professiona...


https://www.sr-law.co.uk: That last snippet for example indicates that whoever took the reviewer's call must have listened properly and for some time . the domains www.simonsrodkin.co.uk and the dot com versions were not owned by anyone. Whilst many firms will use the Blog News Article section to ju...


https://www.dfalaw.co.uk: amazed how responsive and reliable Amy was throughout every step of the process" "Our estate agent expressed their astonishment when everything was handed in so quickly compared to other solicitors ..."< div> We flicked through the usual forums such as Google, Yelp...


https://www.ianmallon.com: 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 a much bigger deal than you might think and somethin...


https://tsabi.law: class="infoquote "Individuals and businesses that have been referred to us are usually by other legal professionals, former or existing clients, personal recommendations, local business, and community links."< div>. This way, if a firm claims to have years of experien...


https://www.thorpewilson.co.uk: On the Law Society website and the firm's own footer notes you'll see that the firm can go by Thorpe Wilson Ltd or Thorpe Wilson Solicitors. Sadly in the legal professional you may have noticed that nearly all law firms seem to use an almost identical style of sales-pitch te...


https://allsopdurnllp.co.uk: A good mix of 'wiser heads' whilst still having some fresh blood in the mix. Is that uncommon? Yes. We also saw alot of searches for Allsop Durn Dearlove, but that seems to just be an older name for the firm. You'd think this would be common practice but out of the last doze...


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