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https://lefevres.law: It's like trying to find a dentist that will work on the NHS funding. Since the 90's the government has made an increasing effort to strip Legal Aid funding and eligibility as much as possible. That can make it hard to distinguish the parts that stand out or things that mig...


https://davidstinson.co.uk: We have discovered recently though that many potential clients also enjoy case studies and find them useful in getting a better feel for the law firm in question. On the David Stinson & Co website there is https: www.davidstinson.co.uk testimonials" a page marked ...


https://cooks-solicitors.co.uk: Whilst that might mean you'll need slightly more concentration to make sure your researching information about the actual office rather than the group as a whole - most of the time everyone else has not bothered to do the same. class="infoquote "We are a strong b...


https://swainandco.com: One reviewer for Swain & Co even ranted about how 'ugly' the staff were and that they should get rid of any mirrors. But that happens constantly for law firms. Often after a specific feedback form has been filled out. So if a firm accepts Legal Aid clients at all, then that...


https://mylawmatters.co.uk: However there were some negative comments that really need to be read. The official site we link to above is www.mylawmatters.co.uk but www.mylawmatters.com does not redirect you there. That's probably why only 8% of you voted last year that you took company website testimon...


https://frazercoogans.co.uk: 'Leading' also sounds great but of itself doesn't actually provide any definition of what area, stats, or other measurable metrics they are 'leading' in. That's thousands of websites and sales text we've sifted through. There are many advantages to using alternatives such ...


https://burtonandco: There are 1-star ratings from people on the other side of a matter such as a property sale. With all this going for them, it was therefore strange to see the firm having an absolutely huge amount of negative reviews on the regular boards such as https: www.google.com...


https://onelawchambers.com: This is due to the fact most testimonials are obtained via some sort of post-service questionnaire. 'one' and 'law') most search terms will bring up the firm at the top of results. For example, this morning the other law firm we wrote an article on had a 5 star rating for th...

https://beersllp.com: Whilst most of the time people may think of specialist firms as handling only one area of law such as Criminal or Divorce matters - these days it is very common for a firm to cover a wider range of case types but simply have individual solicitors within the group assigned ...


https://disrepairclaim.co.uk: class="infoquote "DisrepairClaim.co.uk is a trading name Fairweather Claims Ltd ... for damaged belongings, such as clothes and electrical equipment ... DisrepairClaim.co.uk specialising in this particular area of law therefore means we're very happy to have them...


https://simperlaw.com: It's very common in law firm review sections to see the losing side of a case leave negative ratings on the firm that beat them. If you https: solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk office 594891 simper-law-limited" check out the page< a> for any firm registered with them you'll be...


https://rmsolicitors.com: A quick note on navigation as the firm branding is mainly 'Reynolds Macdonald Solicitors' but the web address and logo follows the 'RM Solicitors' style. But keep in mind that a good lawyer that gets you �5000 compensation and takes 25% of it is better than a less exper...


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. They even listed the fact they work with Legal Aid clearly on their funding options page. If you've read...


https://taylorprice.co.uk: Word like 'friendly', 'efficient' or 'modern' pop up constantly but don't really help to distinguish that firm from their competitors. Watch out for firms that claim ancient establishment dates such as 'founded in 1781'. Another was a finalist for Best Professional in Busine...


https://michaelleightonjones.com: If you flick through each of the staff at MLJ you'll see some focus on Personal Injury, others on Property Matters, and others on things like Family Law. That's a bigger deal than you might think. Some firms even make statements such as 'established in 1881' as if that...


https://milnerslaw.com: People are very quick to jump online and praise complain about a restaurant they've just been to. The best way we recommend to research any legal service provider is through their local law society website if possible. We always recommend reading actual comments rathe...


https://krsep.co.uk: KRS are focused on a specialist case range with their qualifications, expertise, and experience all validated through third party websites. In some cases these companies do as little as taking the will you've written yourself and simply keeping a record of it. (Those are s...


https://branchaustinmccormick.com: That's just ... class="infoquote "We offer a full service, including commercial property, corporate law, divorce and family law, dispute resolution, employment, immigration, residential conveyancing and wills and probate."< div> There is also some confusion about ...


https://trojansolicitors.com: This firm does list customer testimonials on their website: class="infoquote "first class service, excellent interpersonal skills, highly analytical" "They always advised me of the perfect route" "thorough professionalism throughout our case so far"< div> ...


https://celsolicitors.co.uk: 'we are a large firm that really doesn't feel welcoming at all'. There were a few things that we thought crossed the line in trying to be modern though, such as describing their staff as "a pretty cool gang" and stating their Liverpool based office was "complete with neon...


https://fultons-scotland.co.uk: However we've noticed some of them using more vague statements or even marketing jargon to obscure facts. class="infoquote "approach was both professional and personal throughout the whole process" "Numerous complications arose ... The biggest conveyancer in the ...


https://hooperhyde.com: Motoring Offences and Divorce clients have tended to be that way for many years. But they're understandably less likely to share their experiences about a messy divorce, criminal charges they are facing, or suing their employer for sexual harassment. A quick note on ...


https://antonyhodari.co.uk: We always recommend taking a quick look at the local law society page for any firm you're thinking of using. You might also see claims such as 'combined experience of X years' which simply means all the staff's experience years added together. As specialists go, ...


https://fair-result.co.uk: Enquiring about and researching what avenues are available should be anyone's first point of call before actually starting to weigh up which firm out of those options to use. In other words if you want a fight and to make each other suffer as much as possible on the ...


https://dylannair.com: So whilst someone might be very quick to jump online and talk about a pizza they just ordered - they may be more reluctant to discuss how well their dead father's contentious probate went. That's not something we are so keen on. John Houghton at this firm qualified i...


https://mckielegal.co.uk: class="infoquote "Ive been asked a few times already 'which Barrister did you use?'"< div> This is a quote from the firm's website relating to a review from another law firm (Scott Rees). The legal industry is one that really hasn't moved swiftly and easily into ...


https://www.jacobslaw.org: One thing we're very keen on is firms having profile pages of their staff including a photo, name, and case types covered. However for all three - they're quite meaningless. So for Jacobs to be unafraid in posting such a "new" start date in the face of such an "o...


https://argueandco.co.uk: So when you see firms offering such on their website, don't just flick over it like it's nothing . No win no fee is not the same as the 100% compensation slogans you see some firms declaring as well. And even a one star rating for a firm having moved offices to a place wher...


https://springleandco.co.uk: Another phrase concept we seem to have imported from the US. For example, it states Claire Springle qualified as a solicitor in 2001 so that's over two decades of possible experience. Ensuring the advice you get is from a qualified and experienced professional is important ...


https://blzsolicitors.co.uk: A switch of sides from a solicitor is not something to be taken lightly and should really mark as a big plus when comparing services. Not their secretary or junior staff who joined the firm yesterday. class="infoquote "Your case will be handled personally by a P...


https://www.hawklaw.co.uk: Because nine times out of ten the firm will state they are such without providing any noticeable explanation or links to information about what exactly the award was for. This includes all known offices, with alternate contact details, any related trading names, staff i...


https://www.pacificlaw.co.uk: Don't just rely on star ratings. We've been working with law firms for over twenty years now and some have confided that many negative reviews on their pages have been from people they beat in a case. There is no 200 year old solicitor imparting guru-style advice at the long...


https://abslawyers.co.uk: That doesn't mean we're just another directory with hundreds of high street firms competing for space on our pages. Luckily there are quite a few good resources to find some deeper and more insightful information about firms that can help you make a decision about which pr...


https://stenfield.com: That was across all companies and some stated product testimonials as being untrustworthy as well. class="infoquote "very impressed with the efficient handling of our case" "We were kept informed throughout" "absolutely fantastic and made my move completely a...


https://khanlaw.co.uk: Usually that's because they have individual solicitors within the firm that handle specific case types. A firm can be a specialist by targeting just single area of law. It may have nothing to do with the practice of law. Khan Solicitors is a different firm as well usin...


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: Sometimes just with a couple of official looking emails. So when you see a law firm with only a handful or even zero reviews, just bear that in mind and don't take it as a negative sign . One good way to check up on a law firm or an individual solicitor's expertise and...


https://www.trustinheritance.com: class="infoquote "excellent professional, prompt and accurate service every time" "Does what it says on the tin" "I have found to be excellent value for money."< div> On the whole they are positive too . For many case types people absolutely want a nich...


https://bilkusandboyle.com: it almost makes them meaningless. A two hundred year old brand name doesn't have a two hundred year old solicitor dealing with cases. However these information spots are often blank or incomplete, and none show actual qualification dates of the lawyers within the practice li...


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. Most law firms are signed up with a law society whether national, countywide or even city ba...


https://penerley.co.uk: There's therefore been quite a surge in the number and type of legal service provider popping up to meet the demand. The most common typos we'd expect would be www.penerleys.co.uk, www.penerly.co.uk or the dot com versions and currently none of those are owned by anyone...


https://www.searchbureau.co.uk: class="infoquote "We know that our clients want a hassle free and transparent service and that is exactly what we have designed."< div>. to confirm past client opinions. The lack of easily available reviews shouldn't be viewed negatively in these cases. Whilst th...


https://educationlawservice.com: However there are some areas of law where the number of options simply aren't there. A specialist like the Education Law Service that does such cases day in, day out (again, just like specialists for other legal matters) will likely cover a much wider range of work...


https://www.pumpcourtchambers.com: 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...


https://www.masonbullock.co.uk: One thing we've always pushed for in the compensation claims industry is more care of the client rather than a money-fixes-everything approach. The courts should be trying to repair the damage done. There were obviously a few niggles in our research. class="info...


https://www.calioclaims.co.uk: But I'm guessing most people that see articles with companies holding large cheques being handed to a charity rep - have a little cynicism in them too. However www.lindsays.com and other common variants people will probably try such as www.lindsayssolicitors.co.uk are not cu...


https://aspirelicensing.co.uk: They are therefore not registered with the Law Society of England & Wales or the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). Much more than a firm that only covers a handful of such cases each month as part of their general commercial legal work. There are certainly more quality,...


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. Even if someone phones you, you can always hang up and call your known solicitor back on the actual number you were originally given....


https://reidblack.com: We did see one negative comment about Reid Black apparently being more expensive than other firms the reviewer had tried. Never discuss bank details or payments via email. A quick note on navigation though. Many firms will either charge a reduced price for an initial interv...


https://www.howe.co.uk: The official website we link to above is www.howe.co.uk, with www.howe.com taking you to a design company in the USA. Often those little badges at the bottom of law firm's pages aren't just for show either. There are hundreds of reports of people https: www.express.c...


https://www.robinsomerville.co.uk: Direct Access is something barristers have to apply for and be qualified to offer. They would then contact a barrister to actually do the work and court representation. A quite note on navigation as the this is obviously the barrister's name as the branding and web addr...


https://www.levinslaw.co.uk: There is a https: www.todaysconveyancer.co.uk partner-news 2-5m-client-money-lost-early-2020-good-policies-procedures-essential-say-regulators " huge number of people falling for conveyancing scams< a> right now with millions being sent to fraudsters. To quote the LBC sit...


https://www.aconveyancing.com: Some of the largest and most popular firms that we've worked with have a 2-3 star ratings. These can save you quite a lot of money by simply processing the actual details of the sale purchase. Aconveyancing on the other hand, has completely bucked this trend. There really ...


https://www.theinjurysolicitor.com: But the start date of any law firm is not the same as having experience. (Generally known as 'resellers'.) Those firms that cold-call you asking about an accident you've never had also have websites trying to get the same information from you. There is no 200-year-old solici...


https://rdcostings.co.uk: Sadly, thousands of people are handing over their bank details https: www.telegraph.co.uk money katie-investigates has-68k-house-deposit-fraudster-hsbc " and paying deposits to fraudsters< a> who pretend to be from the client's law firm. Because RD Costings specialise in ...


https://mgbelegal.com: There are actual standards set that have to be achieved . But if you get someone not on the ball for your criminal defence or immigration - your whole life is affected. Accredited at Level 3 Advanced Caseworker with the Law Society. At 1to1Legal we like to research and revi...


https://www.mcewanfraserlegal.co.uk: Plus, the generic term 'legal' which can often cause confusion when part of a solicitor's name is actually a solid part of their branding. That's quite unheard of. Firms that deal in divorce or bankruptcy tend not to have many public reviews about how things went. It's prob...


https://www.fieldfisher.com: For this firm to have individual offices within the UK that have remained focused on a relatively small target group and one that can bring just regular smaller (again, relatively) claimants alongside larger ones - is unusual. However, there was a weird selection of negat...


https://will-trusts-probate.co.uk: Unlike a single fixed firm with maybe a dozen employees, it's much harder to use testimonials or independent reviews when judging the merits of a nationwide collective of consultants. class="infoquote "APS Legal and Associates are one of the UK�s largest and most repu...


https://linkilawsolicitors.com: So how does the modern Linkilaw stack up from that angle? class="infoquote "We have a varied skill set across a wide multitude of practice areas, sectors and also client types."< div> One resource we always recommend are The Law Society websites. There are quit...


https://www.nvlegal.co.uk: class="infoquote "If you have been involved in an accident or sustained an injury, we can help secure the compensation, rehabilitation and support you deserve."< div> A quick note on navigation. Also, there aren't many scams targeting personal injury claimants at...


https://www.sr-law.co.uk: You'll see on the Law Society's staff page about them that they have a huge range of experience levels. We will consider fixed fees and for legal dispute work No Win No Fee (or partial no win no fee) arrangements in appropriate situations."< div> Thankfully it's becom...


https://www.dfalaw.co.uk: Always a good sign. 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. We guarantee you there is no 200-year-old so...


https://www.ianmallon.com: class="infoquote "The practice offers a highly personalised relationship, working closely with our clients to resolve the often complex range of legal challenges that can face individuals and companies."< div> So how are the firm being rated by previous clients? ...


https://tsabi.law: For example, the last firm we reviewed had a lot of negative comments about how clients were constantly passed over to secretaries and junior staff rather than the solicitor that was meant to be in charge of the case. On this occasion, it definitely seems to be the case wi...


https://www.thorpewilson.co.uk: But it's not the right name. Many firms will actually charge fees if your case wins. However the list above is actually a genuine specialist list because most of those case types come under the umbrella term of Litigation. Having worked with law firms for over 20 yea...


https://allsopdurnllp.co.uk: You certainly don't want a firm that treats legal matters the same as they did 30 years ago. The only issue would be perhaps mis-spelling the Alsop. class="infoquote "We try to listen and achieve everything we reasonably can for you. However we will explain why to see...


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