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Over the past 20 years we've written hundreds of articles about the legal industry. Here are a selection about individual firms. Whilst we obviously have not used all of their services, we have worked with many of them and can point out general tips for researching which firm to use and what questions to ask:

ACSL Solicitors Ltd Review: That's a big plus in our opinion and rarer than you might think. All of these statements sound great. Even for property sales firms. Little things like these can show a firm really interested in it's work, the people coming through their site, and that 'transparency' many cl...


Amy King Legal Review: We've watched insurance firms spend £20,000 to fight a £5,000 claim they thought was frivolous. If you've been trawling through the hundreds of law firm websites today you'll have noticed a lot of them tout incredible founding dates such as 'established in 188...


Scotland Injury Solicitors from Baker Hardman Review: This includes whether they are qualified solicitors. This is an older name so you may wish to bookmark the site you want to return to just in case. However, some firms employ paralegals to do most of the work and interact with the client. The Law Society of England & Wales...


Brian Barr Solicitors Review: One of the problems when trying to find a law firm to help with a case is the similarities between each firm's website. The firm's site is HTTPS secure for entering your details on the contact form but always be aware of what site you're on and never discuss payments via e...


Brodies LLP Solicitors Review: So what other factors can you use to distinguish between legal service providers? class="infoquote "Search our team of legal experts, and find the right person to discuss your needs."< div> That's a quote from Brodie's own website and brings us to our first reso...


Calio Claims Review: class="infoquote "Calio Claims has helped thousands of people recover physically and financially following an accident."< div> The idea of law firms using separate branding for personal injury matters arose as a matter of necessity a few decades ago in the big ...


Cook Legal Ltd Review: A firm that seems to mention it's connection to the area on every page. Google has changed how you find reviews of firms on their search though. They handled a wide range of services and if you wanted something done, you went down or rang for an appointment. But as they ty...


Crockett & Co Solicitors Review: Such dates will merely be about the brand name. This firm's claim of 1991 seems quite reasonable. Despite the general concept amongst people in the UK that there is free legal help for them if they can't afford it - that is not always the case. It should be noted though, tha...


Cullimore Dutton Solicitors Review: We've genuinely never seen another firm do that in the 20+ years we've been writing about the legal industry. Never be afraid to ring up the official number you have to check on anything. . class="infoquote "Being specialists in specific areas of legal work you can b...


Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd Review: There are also mentions of Clarkson Wright & Jakes Notaries. Solicitor Emily Carey at the firm is listed as having qualified in 1989, Alison Hall in 1994, Keith Doherty in 2004, Josephine Bowman in 2013, plus many others right up to the relatively new Sophie Murray who joine...


Defank Solicitors Review: We have seen notes about a Defank Solicitor in Croydon but that seems to be the same firm as this one based slightly further north in Greater London. It's much harder to find firms that list general costs for other matters because of how varied they can be. class="inf...


Drummond Miller LLP Review: The official website follows the firm's name so www.drummondmiller.co.uk as the firm is not 'Drummond & Miller' as we've seen some people searching for on here. We've seen many in the 2s. For example, www.drummond&miller.co.uk could not exist, it would be www.drummondandmill...


Eatons Solicitors Review: class="infoquote "we have expanded beyond our roots and branched out to serve the whole of West Yorkshire, setting up in Leeds, Bradford, Yeadon and Bingley"< div> Eatons law firm has grown over the years merging with other brands. class="infoquote "Draw...


EDC Lord & Co Solicitors Review: The website offers a comprehensive overview of the legal services the firm provides, including commercial law, employment law, family law, litigation, and more. There is also a frequently asked questions (FAQ) section that addresses common questions and concerns clients may ...


EMD Law LLP Review: This means that if you ever find a firm only has a handful or even zero reviews, don't take that as a negative sign. Please note that even if you see a firm touting an ancient date such as 'established in 1881', that has absolutely no bearing on how good the office is...


England & Derbyshire LLP Review: The easiest way to check up on the experience of the actual staff at the firm is to look them up on their Law Society page. "england" and "derbyshire". Therefore adding extra terms such as "solicitors" or "guildford" may be a good idea . class="infoquote "Our clie...

Nero Legal Ltd Review: Articles that are definitely aimed at consumers to help them have a handle on processes and possible jargon before discussions - are therefore surely a positive sign? class="infoquote "We are proud to be Scotland's Official Charity Partnered Law Firm. The language a...


Eve Lake Conveyancing & Legal Services Review: How does Eve Lake Conveyancing fare on the comment forums? class="infoquote "provided exceptional services throughout the entire process" "extremely quick to get the purchase completed" "went above and beyond to bring things in within timescales" "fantastic com...


Farah Family Law Review: The law is not something you can think your way around the problem. They want someone who only does these types of cases day in, and day out. The short list on the firm's website includes Divorces (Contested and Uncontested), financial settlements, Pre-nuptial Post-nuptial a...


Foster & Coleman Ltd Review: The majority of scams the past several years have all focused on https: www.theguardian.com money 2019 aug 24 the-45000-deposit-for-our-first-home-was-stolen-and-the-banks-did-nothing" residential property matters< a>. The idea being that the older the firm, the more est...


Frei Solicitors Review: Because when you target a very small market of individuals with your services, getting feedback publicly can take a lot longer. We also include specialist firms where we can for every area of law. The company provides quite a few on their testimonials page: clas...


Girlings Solicitors LLP Review: But as phrases such as No Win No Fee became the standard, the number of law firms opening up separate personal injury brands decreased. It is unrivalled by it's counterparts in https: solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk office 471969 girlings-personal-injury-claims-ltd" the usef...


Garden Stirling Burnet Solicitors Ltd Review: Our article today is on the Property firm Garden Stirling Burnet: class="infoquote "We offer conveyancing services for residential and commercial property. Sometimes the words firms use to market themselves to potential clients can be confusing. You have to sea...


Harrison's Solicitors Review: There are no firms claiming to be unprofessional and bad value for money are there? So these statements don't help much. class="infoquote "Our lawyers can assist you with everything from creating legally binding wills to dealing with probate issues. People have handed...


HCR Legal LLP Review: HCR Legal LLP is the latter. Many firms offer 'testimonials' on their websites. HCR Legal has 10 locations at present: Worcester, Cambridge, Ross-On-Wye, Reading, Cheltenham, Hereford, Northampton, Cardiff, Birmingham, and London. But no matter what the size of a firm , che...


Heritage Park Family Law Ltd Review: 'heritage park family law bedford' . class="infoquote "we always offer an initial discussion* free of charge"< div> To Heritage Park's credit, they have asterix'ed this statement and put a clarification later on. If their name wasn't enough of a giveaway , th...


Horsley Law Review: While many people will quickly jump online to share their thoughts about a restaurant or spa - they are not so eager to share how their criminal case, divorce, or employment disciplinary matter has gone. We've often said that it's better to have a 40 year experienced lawye...


Kee Solicitors Ltd Review: Sadly, that resource is the Law Society of England & Wales which doesn't cover this Scottish firm. So if you have flicked through a dozen firms saying they are experts in family matters, how can you tell which is best - or at least best for you? For example, this quote abo...


QualitySolicitors Large & Gibson Review: For Large&Gibson it shows staff such as Richard Wootton who qualified in 1974, Peter Dymock in 1984, Michael Rowland in 1992, right up to the (relatively new) Cara Sandillon-Charlton who joined the profession in 2015. However our poll two years ago showed that there is very ...


UK Divorce Coach Review: It's particularly beneficial for those struggling with uncertainty, conflict, or fear, ensuring they emerge from the process stronger and more prepared for the next chapter of life. A divorce coach helps clients set realistic goals, understand the process, and communica...


LS Legal Solicitors Ltd Review: So what are the independent forums saying? class="infoquote "highly professional and super helpful" "professional and approachable, explaining anything I wasn’t sure about" "extremely efficient with clear and concise communication" "very knowledgeable, expe...


Lyons Solicitors Review: Some people have https: www.bankofscotland.co.uk securityandprivacy protecting-yourself-from-fraud keep-your-home-safe-mortgage-deposit-scams.html" handed their entire house deposit< a> into a fraudsters bank account. The quote above is from the https: www.lyonsl...


Mark Croft Solicitor Review: It's a shame the Scottish and Irish do not have such a resource. Sometimes with scams so simple as sending them an email stating the payment details have changed. However, if you see phrasing such as '20 years of combined experience' or '20 years of experience within the ...


Marsden Rawsthorn Solicitors Review: We are committed to getting the right results for you, for the right fee whilst providing you with a quality service."< div> That's the opening lines from the website of the law practice Marsden Rawsthorn Solicitors. If you search for 'marsden rawsthorn fulwood' you wi...


McCarthy + Co LLP Review: class="infoquote "We pride ourselves in providing a personalised and exceptional standard of service to our all clients."< div> Of course the main way people tend to check up on statements about customer service and friendliness of staff within a firm is to loo...


MPG Quantity Surveyors Ltd Review: The official site is at www.mpgqs.com which we link to above. In that regard, the legal industry has made some great strides in consumer information . MPG Quantity Surveyors Ltd is regulated by the https: www.rics.org " RICS< a> (Royal Institution of Chartered Sur...


SG Murphy Solicitors Review: We had to search for the exact firm name which was entered as 'S.G Murphy' with the full stop. For today's article we're looking at SG Murphy Solicitors in Northern Ireland who describe themselves as: class="infoquote "... So how do you tell them apart? Sadly...


NJS Law Ltd Review: At the moment there don't seem to be many scams involving the case types NJS focus on (e.g. There is a wealth of data on each registered firm or legal professional including any alternate contact details, trading names, qualification dates, languages spoken and more. Here yo...


Oakwood Solicitors Ltd Review: But while these terms sound wonderful, they are not really helpful for consumers in their search to tell firms apart. You could get a 1-year qualified lawyer from a 100-year-old brand name. class="infoquote "Our Solicitors, Paralegals and support staff take great pri...


PCS Legal Ltd Review: However most people prefer the independent forums such as Facebook, Trustpilot, and Google. This is because unlike most legal services, much of the buying selling process for property is not in the control of the firm. Here are a few snippets from those sites: class...

Dispute Resolver Consultancy Review: They often need the name of the town they are based in as well before they will show extra details. At the time of writing this, the Dispute Resolver Consultancy states 14 years of experience on their website and over 500 cases handled which certainly sounds like the level...


Sarah Rostamlou-Andrews Law Review: Most companies will state they have huge numbers of satisfied clients. The Law Society of England & Wales has an amazing amount of https: solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk person 93290 sarah-natalie-rostamlou-andrews" user-side information< a> on each firm registered with them...


Solidaire Solicitors Review: But you've probably seen most law firms claiming to offer 'bespoke' services and promise a 'positive outcome'. One positive benefit of the internet has been the rise in specialist law firms . class="infoquote "friendly, no hassle, and fast, with no hidden costs" "p...


Sternberg Reed LLP Review: However, we see many small firms clearly stating they are small with pride. There are lots of other bits and pieces you can spot about a firm that can help distinguish them from others. So what independent facts can you rely on to work out the best firm for yo...


Thomas and Thomas Solicitors Ltd Review: We have often praised The Law Society of England & Wales for their excellent user resources . However this is something you can actually check up on if the firm is registered with their Law Society. The official website we link to above is www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.u...


The Law Partnership Solicitors Review: If we https: solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk organisation people 592124 the-law-partnership-coventry-limited?Solicitors=True" look up the details< a> for this firm we can see two named solicitors. Always read the comments. With extra emphasis on good speed during house sales...


TWB Probate Solicitors Review: The .co.uk version doesn't currently redirect you there and with the longer name it may be an idea to bookmark the site if you plan on coming back to it. class="infoquote "TWB Probate Solicitors. The official site is www.twbprobatesolicitors.com which is HTTPS...


UVS Law Review: However you need to be very careful when it comes to legal services as not only are there stories about people https: www.unlockthelaw.co.uk News fake-lawyers-how-do-i-know-my-solicitor-is-real 1308421615.html" pretending to be a lawyer< a> when they are not, there are al...


Walker Foster Solicitors Review: Walker Foster has a staff page on their website where you can read about each individual staff member but they also provide direct contact details for each. The .com version is https-secure though for submitting your personal details on their contact form. You can do this ...


Waterstone Partnership Solicitors Ltd Review: When there is a difference between the firm name and the web address it is sometimes a good idea to bookmark it just in case. On top of that we've also seen a criminal law specialist receive a negative review for refusing to take on someone's divorce case, and many f...


Wildcat Law Ltd Review: So what can? class="infoquote "When reviewing the performance of a firm or department we use various criteria; our focus is on the bench strength of the team"< div> That quote is from the website of https: www.legal500.com " The Legal 500< a> who review ten...


Wilford Smith Solicitors Review: For example 'wilford smith solicitors sheffield' brings up totally different reviews to 'wilford smith rotherham'. class="infoquote "We excel at delivering exceptional service and creative legal solutions."< div> The first point of call for most people and one ...


Wolf Law Solicitors Review: That brings up the point to always be extra careful if you are dealing with a property matter. We don't recommend using this as a deciding factor on its own though. However, if the second firm only gets you half the compensation the first would have obtained - ...


WYM Legal Ltd Review: You will see a large number of negative reviews as well. class="infoquote "We provide the best customer service in the industry, combined with modern-day processes and technology to ensure you are kept updated, informed and stress-free!"< div> Obviously to check...


All Law Ltd Review: For example, if you https: solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk office 26041 all-law-limited" look up a firm< a> on their database it will tell you alternate contact details, other names the firm may go by, languages spoken, and more. For example, with Law (aka All Law Ltd) it sa...


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