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Buchanan & Co Solicitors: Be careful though as some firms use sneaky marketing jargon to make you think they have far more experience than they do. class="infoquote "We're a family run practice with more than 25 years of experience"< div> This is a much more helpful type of claim to wa...


Goldsmith Bowers Solicitors: The idea being that the older the firm, the more experienced it is. Modern Systems. A quick note on navigation with the firm's official website being www.goldsmithbowers.com however www.goldsmithbowers.co.uk does not currently redirect there. Not every firm is ...


Guardian Law: This is all very important to consider though because there are a lot of scams targeting clients of lawyers these days. There are several statements such as these two offering free help articles. This firm's official website is www.guardianlaw.co.uk but www.guardianl...


Backhouse Solicitors: class="infoquote "Visiting a solicitor can be a daunting experience, particularly if you’ve never done it before. This is because there is always delays, complications, and sometimes complete failure but with both sides continually unhappy with the other. As mention...


WH Solicitors: The number of reviews that are for the completely wrong firm (which we'll cover in an moment) are just ridiculous. The law and requirements are complex and they are always changing."< div> This second quote from the firm's own website highlights why some areas of law r...

Two Harcourt Buildings: class="infoquote "Her calm yet firm demeanour instills confidence in clients from the outset of a case" "persuasive and direct" "His case preparation is first-rate" "His advocacy is precise and measured, and he is a very effective cross-examiner"< div> Becaus...


MJV & Co Solicitors Ltd: So how can you check this? class="infoquote "In many cases we can offer fixed fees, out of hours appointments and home or business visits. In 20+ years we've never seen the contrary. On this occasion it seems that MJV have not used jargon to hide anything. ...


Bridge McFarland LLP: However, in our last poll only 9% of you said you trusted any reviews on a company's own website. If you look up https: solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk organisation people 621785 bridge-mcfarland-llp" the staff page< a> for this firm you'll see a range of qualification dates...


Woodstock Legal Services: So when we came across Woodstock Legal Services it was a pleasant surprise to discover their setup, staff, and backgrounds could match some of the larger brandings we work with (and many we don't). So which claims and imagery should you look for? class="infoquote...


Stephanie Heijdra: class="infoquote "conscientious, approachable and methodical in her approach" "She was quick to turn the case around in my favour and the outcome was great" "Gained more than I was expecting" "I felt supported during the delicate situation I am experiencin...


Summerfield Browne Solicitors: Many still might prefer that official office visit when it comes to legal matters, but for businesses that might need to check in with their solicitor several times a year over various commercial law matters - utilising the time-saving technology of video chat is not j...


Thaxted Legal Ltd: However the usual security concerns we point out are much less pressing when it comes to immigration specialists because we don't know of any current scams focusing on their clients. You never know what scammers will think of next.. class="infoquote "Immigratio...


Smith and Graham Solicitors: But the main thing we want to cover in this piece relates to: class="infoquote "We pride ourselves on our level of client service, constantly striving to ensure our clients expectations are satisfied by our team of legal experts."< div> Conversely this may sound...

Brown and Co Solicitors: Here are some of the resources we use that you might not have known about or things to watch for you might not have thought about. class="infoquote "If your solicitor hasn't got time for you, it's unlikely that he or she has time for your opponents, their solicitors ...


Mackenzie Jones Solicitor: We try our best to provide a range of options for people searching for help. That's because there isn't much else for them to say. Obviously we've added Mackenzie Jones Solicitor to our network so we clearly think positive things about them. (More on that later.) Staff...


Hill House Chambers: provide you with expert legal advice ... If you weren't aware - we are now quite far from the 'old days' of a high street solicitor's office where you have to go for anything legally oriented to get done. The Law Society of England & Wales provides this information on all ...


Stowe Family Law: At the time of writing the full list of office locations listed on the firm's website are: Beverley, Harrogate, Huddersfield, Ilkley, Leeds, Malton, Sheffield, Wetherby, York, Newcastle, Altrincham, Chester, Crewe, Liverpool, Manchester, Preston, Stockport, Stockton H...


Rose Fendlen Law: For example, a firm proudly saying they are 'modern' or 'friendly' doesn't strike us as particularly useful because no firm is ever going to claim they are 'living in the past' or 'rude'. So what are the third party forums https: www.google.com search?q=Rose+Fendlen+Law+wi...


Bell Lax Solicitors: Funny article titles aside, they cover real issues. The firm's name is quite unique so even common variants such as 'bellax solicitors' brings up the correct firm. This can be very confusing, but 9 times out of 10 the firm is well within it's rights to use the word. Another ...


JPS Walker Solicitors Ltd: But if every firm is claiming such, then it's not much use to potential clients as a distinguishing feature. We aim to maintain our traditional values whilst offering an effective and first class no win no fee service."< div> Again these statements from the JPS Walker w...


The Legal Practice Ltd: The firm does have some testimonials on their website of which here are some snippets: class="infoquote "Dharmini and Pooja provided very professional service" "Dharmini was professional, efficient and helpful in the sale of my flat and purchase of our new house."...


Youngs Solicitors: At the bottom of some of the pages on the Youngs website they link to their independent review boards on Google and Trustpilot. Of course, as they have been added to our database of firms we already clearly think they have considerable merit . It's just that we try to...


Lefevres Law: One thing that can get confusing though is when a firm is labelled as a 'specialist' but seems to state a simply huge range of cases that they cover. There is another website at www.lefevre-litigation.co.uk which seems to be an individual site for their Aberdeen offi...


David Stinson & Co: That can be a trickier claim to navigate and we've been told by people within the industry that prior experience can really help . The main difference between firms on the matter of fees is how they reclaim their own costs should the case win or lose. In fact, you should ...


Cooks Solicitors: Of course, the first point of call for most people are the prior customer reviews when they are checking out any service provider. There are other law firms with 'cook' in them such as Cooks Lawyers and Mark Cook solicitors with similarly matching domain names. ...


Swain & Co Solicitors Ltd: That's just plain rude. For example, if you saw a negative 1-star review for Burger King complaining that they don't serve pizza - you would think the reviewer was nuts. They are usually much more full of praise too, which is probably why only 8% of you voted in our poll yea...


My Law Matters: saying? class="infoquote "provided a consistent and efficient service" "efficient and dedicated staff" "really impressed by the online client portal" "always on the other end of the phone updating me and never to [sic] busy"< div> Again there are ...


Frazer Coogans Ltd: class="infoquote "In May 2015, Frazer Coogans opened up their Prestwick branch, acquiring the former firm of Lawson Russell Solicitors."< div> Having worked with law firms for over two decades now and seen many of them merge or buy out other firms, 9 times out of ...


QualitySolicitors Burton & Co: A huge mix of seasoned gurus along side fresh legs and ideas. An enviable group of staff to have at any firm surely? Legal-based or not. class="infoquote "We are also the only Solicitors Firm in Lincoln who open every Saturday* from 09.30 to 12.30. The age of the brand...


OneLaw Chambers: Personally, we think people leaving negative reviews for those reasons completely undermines the whole goal of review forums. OneLaw certainly has at least one other independent body backing up their claims as well, being https: www.legal500.com firms 232573-o...


Beers LLP: Make sure you know what site you're on and never discuss payments via email . . class="infoquote "We have specialist lawyers in areas such as Commercial and Residential Property, Employment, Personal Injury, Dispute Resolution, Health and Safety Management, Wills, We...


DisrepairClaim.co.uk: They will put out spammy posts in groups offering cash or supermarket vouchers if you refer a friend for a claim. We've also detailed in other articles just how many high street solicitor firms also take a 25% cut of all compensation settlements. Or better still, post u...


Simper Law Ltd: It also has a few quirks that will allow us to discuss important things to pay attention to when researching the best firm for your specific needs. This is showcased by the number of law firms still boasting ancient founding dates such as 'established in 1771' as if having...


Reynolds Macdonald Solicitors: Apparently people really are sending tens of thousands of pounds to the fraudsters without bothering to check with their solicitor about the payment change first. A 1-year-old firm might have several 40-year veterans on staff . class="infoquote "If you choose to instr...


ULA Solicitors Ltd: It would be wonderful if all company reviews could be like that as you can get a real sense of the positive negative themes of each firm that way. class="infoquote "We provide out-of-hours assistance to those who are arrested and require urgent support."< div> Th...


Taylor Price Solicitors: that handles nothing by those case types in the hope this gives them the best chance (i.e. Although if you're anything like us, the main interest is usually the negative comments to see if there are any glaring bad themes appearing. Making them a group of specialists rathe...


Michael Leighton Jones: For Michael Leighton Jones we didn't see any such negative 'themes' . Plus, how old the building or the brand name is has no bearing on the years of experience your solicitor may have . This is very different to a firm that offers a wide range of case types handled, but AL...


Milners Solicitors: With any firm offering free consultations, it's always best if you can meet with the actual lawyer who would then be going on to run your case.. class="infoquote "Our partners have amassed some seriously heavyweight legal experience working for bigger, more expensive, ...


KRS Estate Planning Ltd: It could be their first day on the job. Such as: class="infoquote "I appreciate how busy people are ... Kamlesh Ratilal Samji (the K.R.S. As the firm we're talking about here deals exclusively in Estate Planning matters , this isn't as much of a concern. At the moment...


Branch Austin McCormick LLP: So giving the impression they are well established and experienced is their last gambit for impressing any potential clients passing through their website. As mentioned before, such a huge range of seasoned professionals mixed with fresh legs and ideas has not been seen ...


Trojan Solicitors Ltd: Thanks to the Law Society database you can check independently whether the individual solicitor you're thinking of using is a specialist in a certain area of law or is trying to handle a huge number of case types instead. Whilst I don't think the public are naive enough to t...


CEL Solicitors: (See what we mean?) Website content is often full of such terms that sound good but are not particularly helpful such as 'modern', 'friendly', or 'speedy'. Can you check up on such things? Well, yes. Even though those are both types of litigation case - the disparity betwe...


Fulton's Solicitors & Estate Agents: "excuse after excuse blaming my own solicitor" . There were even comments we would consider completely useless such as "I will take my business elsewhere!" with no clarification about why. No, really. Don't just flick through star ratings. (10x3=30) So do pay attent...


HooperHyde: We currently showcase the regular high-street-style solicitors people have come to expect, as well as some alternative services that act as an in-house legal team of their own. (5x2=10) That's another great use for the law society website because you can check the actua...


Antony Hodari Solicitors: class="infoquote "We specialise in acting for tenants where their landlord has failed to repair their property or protecting deposits as the law requires."< div> Normally when that's the case (just like the medical negligence firm we reviewed yesterday) there is ...


Fair Result Ltd: That means scouring dozens of company websites a day and spending a (possibly obsessive) amount of hours trawling through the various forums and news stories. One last excerpt from the firm's site that stood out to us: class="infoquote "Our workloads are managed...


Dylan Nair Solicitors Ltd: But again if not available on a firm's site, it is often listed in the law society database. However, this can sometimes make it much easier to spot something that really does stand out . You never know if that one star criticism is from an old opponent who lost to them, or...


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