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Find a Law Firm on the Web ![]() Last modified: 24 July 2007
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Are you looking for a law firm who may be able to help
you? Perhaps with some online information, or online advice, or maybe you need
to find a firm with a particular specialism.
If so try our new, simple and quick database directory of more than 450 law firms who are
on the Web. You can type in any key words - no need to know any legal jargon - you are looking for (either your own or from the prompted list), and any other
criteria, if any, that are important to you - it might be the county in which
they practice, or the town or their postcode region. Then just sit back and wait for
the answers. Those who are profiled with us have direct links to their websites,
so you can find out more.
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Getting the best out of your solicitor
Here are just a few tips on how to get the
best out of your solicitor
1. Choose a solicitor or law firm who are experienced in the type of legal
problem that you have. Most solicitors now specialise in particular areas of
law. A specialist will know all the ins and outs and ultimately save you time
and therefore money, even if their initial hourly charges appear higher than
others.
2. Remember that time is money. Most solicitors still charge by the hour at
rates of £120 and above (that's £2 per minute). So if you avoid wasting your
solicitor's time this will save you money. If you have a meeting prepare any
papers or information that your solicitor may need in advance, and either send
it to them, or take it with you. Avoid making unnecessary phonecalls to your
solicitor if you can. Each phonecall you make will probably recorded as at least
a 5/6 min unit of time (that's about £10/£12).
3. If you know there are any particular problems then tell your solicitor eg in
a divorce situation or buying or selling a house you may know before they do.
4. Sometimes getting a solicitor involved in a problem early on can actually
save more grief and expense later. Sometimes a solicitor's letter is all that is
needed to elicit payment, or prevent further problems. If you leave it too late
then you may get involved in expensive court or legal action.
5. Don't be afraid to ask your solicitor what all this is going to cost. They
HAVE to give you this information. Set limits on the amount of money or work you
want them to do and make sure these are in writing. If those limits are reached
then you can decide if you want to carry on.
6. Be realistic in what you think your solicitor can achieve, both in terms of
time and results.
7. Listen to the advice your solicitor gives you. It will not always be what you
want to hear, but generally they will be talking from experience and from a
dispassionate point of view. Sometimes it is better to cut your losses.
Hope these tips help. If you have any personal experiences (good or bad) of working with solicitors, or any tips you'd like to share, then email us - just click here
Profiled Directory firms
Astburys Alexander Harris
Baehrs Barrett & Co
Bulfin & Co Canter
Levin & Berg Caris Smith & Co
Darbys Dominic Goward & Co
Dyer Burdett JST
Mackintosh Justin Nelson Kirkpatricks
Lewes Smith Lucas & Co
Poole Townsend Rowberry Morris
Stones Woolley & Co
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