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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 drop us a line at tips@lawontheweb.co.uk
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