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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:

A City Law Firm Ltd Review: However for business to business service providers such as A City Law Firm such testimonials pages are usually a little different. This is something to watch out for though. They will all still be the positive comments, but https: acitylawfirm.com testimonials " th...


ACSL Solicitors Ltd Review: Most importantly they will show the areas of law and qualification dates of each lawyer within the firm. You can easily end up with a 1-year qualified solicitor from a 150-year-old firm. So when it comes to legal services you really need to actually read the comments rathe...


Amy King Legal Review: class="infoquote "For more than 25 years, we have represented individuals in many areas of litigation"< div> < br> So when a firm makes a claim like this one on the Amy King website, you can verify whether this applies to the actual solicitor which will be hand...


Scotland Injury Solicitors from Baker Hardman Review: class="infoquote "we bring together a wealth of industry-specific knowledge and expertise"< div> There will be no law firm on the internet claiming they have zero experience. While many firms provide customer testimonials on their website, most people tend to i...


Brian Barr Solicitors Review: The majority of English and Welsh firms are listed on the site so it's a simple and quick way to check if the firm and it's solicitors are actually likely to be experienced and specialising rather than simply saying so on their website. class="infoquote "Leading http...


Brodies LLP Solicitors Review: There is usually no background check or even effort to check they are a real law firm. They are clearly a well-established firm and also a large firm. The firm's branding usually includes the main name even if it does sometimes get area specific such as the Abu Dhabi offic...


Calio Claims Review: Some firms do charge a fee if they win. A 1 star review with no comment left should be ignored in our opinion. You can also only view details as pop ups which gets very difficult on a mobile device. This really should just be a matter of what logo is at the top of the emails...


Cook Legal Ltd Review: However when law firms do this it tends to be more about continuing the idea of solicitors as local business fixtures, rather than an insistence that they only cover clients in that area. Law firms authorised to practice in England & Wales can practice in any area of those c...


Crockett & Co Solicitors Review: So no matter how old the firm is, it's the experience of the solicitor that matters most . While it discusses this firm in particular, we'll try to provide general tips and sources you can use when researching any law firm in the UK. It takes all sorts ... For Crockett soli...


Cullimore Dutton Solicitors Review: So it's not as dramatic as on first glance. They've also ensured www.cullimoredutton.com redirects to the main site www.cullimoredutton.co.uk which is great as many firms don't bother. Surely a desirable mix of fresh eyes with wise minds? (We can be poetic sometimes!) ...


Defank Solicitors Review: Any big changes, you need to ring your actual solicitor to check.. If they have a valid SRA number (Solicitors Regulation Authority) listed on their website then that should be fine. The firms official website address is usually listed in the SRA certificate. There are hun...


Dispute Resolver Consultancy Review: We found a website https: www.tradingstandards.uk consumer-help adr-approved-bodies " listing ADR firms< a> but it seemed to be aimed at specific industries which doesn't match what most people will be looking for. class="infoquote "Dispute Resolver is an alternati...

Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd Review: But you can end up with a 40-year veteran lawyer from a 1-year old law firm or a 1-year novice solicitor from a 200-year old brand name. But for any law firm we highly recommend reading the actual reviews rather than simply flicking through star ratings. With so much sal...


Drummond Miller LLP Review: Scottish residents however have the Law Society of Scotland website which is slightly better than it was a few years back, but still provides only basic information that doesn't seem to help you learn more than you did before visiting the site. For example, www.drummond&mill...


Eatons Solicitors Review: That could simply mean they have 10 members of staff with 2 years of experience each. It's very easy for a firm to claim they are large or experienced in the text of their website. Weatherhead and Butcher is a well-known name in Bingley and has been in business since 1995."<...


EDC Lord & Co Solicitors Review: class="infoquote "We thrive on repeat business as well as recommendations from existing and potential future clients. The site also includes a blog section that features articles and updates on legal topics of interest, such as employment law, family law, and commerci...


EMD Law LLP Review: So keep an eye out for the padlock when browsing. There are always different options available and sometimes you don't necessarily need a solicitor. But a lot of firms can seem to fit into that box with many using similar site wording, making similar promises, and even using...


England & Derbyshire LLP Review: There are hundreds of websites set up to look like they provide law-related services, but they may just be a "case reseller". As you can see from this snippet from their front page, they use the words "law firm" and "solicitor". With all this choice available and the entire ...


Eve Lake Conveyancing & Legal Services Review: class="infoquote "Here at Eve Lake Conveyancing & Legal Services, we also provide home visits on request, outside of office hours visits, including weekend appointments."< div> . Did you know that 'solicitors' and 'lawyers' are not the same thing in the UK? If you di...


Farah Family Law Review: But when it comes to family law - it can be rare . But always pay attention to what site you are on and who is actually emailing you. class="infoquote "With a focus on professionalism and expertise, we strive to guide you through the legal process with care and unde...


Foster & Coleman Ltd Review: The idea being that the older the firm, the more established and experienced. Foster Coleman do have https: www.fosterandcoleman.com testimonials" a testimonials page< a> on their website with comments such as: class="infoquote "we have a very positive outcome, as...


Frei Solicitors Review: The firm's offical website follows the branding name www.freisolicitors.com, just watch the spelling or maybe bookmark the site if coming back later? The site is HTTPS secure for submitting queries through the contact form. This can be an entire firm that specialises in a ...


Girlings Solicitors LLP Review: The second guarantees you won't have to pay anything if your case wins. When searching for information on Google these days you may need to enter a specific location such as 'girlings solicitors ashford' otherwise reviews and other local business details will not pop up....


Garden Stirling Burnet Solicitors Ltd Review: class="infoquote "With 30 years of experience under our belt, we know the market incredibly well and can offer advice and inspiration every step of the way when you’re searching for a property."< div> Garden Stirling Burnet Solicitors, therefore, are clearly ...


Harrison's Solicitors Review: So you need to be really careful and ensure you are on the correct site because property matters are one of the https: www.lloydsbank.com help-guidance protecting-yourself-from-fraud keep-your-home-safe-mortgage-deposit-scams.html" highest targeted areas of law when it co...


HCR Legal LLP Review: There is no page showing all feedback for the company as a whole. HCR have hundreds of staff including solicitors with experience covering the last six decades . The Law Society lists Child and Parent Law, Eagle HR, Harrison Clark Rickerbys inc Gordon Lutton, Harrison Cla...


Heritage Park Family Law Ltd Review: If their name wasn't enough of a giveaway , the first line of their website: class="infoquote "Specialists in family law since 1994 representing clients in all aspects of divorce, separation, financial arrangements, co-habitation and matters involving children."< div...


Horsley Law Review: class="infoquote "For a free and confidential discussion about your claim complete the short contact form."< div> A quick note on navigation. While many people will quickly jump online to share their thoughts about a restaurant or spa - they are not so eager to ...


Kee Solicitors Ltd Review: Certainly we've seen hundreds of legal professional sites with 'make a free enquiry' above the contact form, but that doesn't always mean the same thing. All firms will say they have these qualities. But you never know what fraud might come your way, so be vigilant about w...


QualitySolicitors Large & Gibson Review: As mentioned before the firm's own website www.largeandgibson.co.uk currently redirects to a section on the main QS site - www.qualitysolicitors.com largeandgibson so you need to make sure you go to that specific web address. Obviously they will not have a 120-year-old solic...


LS Legal Solicitors Ltd Review: If you https: solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk office 592252 ls-legal-solicitors-ltd" look up this firm< a> you'll see a range of experience types and case focuses. class="infoquote "The high standards of our personalised client care form an important part of our busi...


Lyons Solicitors Review: It's strange to think the internet has only been with us just over two decades because it really feels as though the way in which we shop and hire services has changed more in those 20 years than in the 200 before it. The quote above is from the https: www.lyonsla...


Mark Croft Solicitor Review: In fact, you could easily end up with a 1-year qualified newbie solicitor from a 200-year old firm, but a 40-year veteran lawyer from a 1-year old firm. Because if you've already flicked through a few dozen legal service websites today, you'll have noticed that many use th...


Marsden Rawsthorn Solicitors Review: Some people just flick through star ratings but that doesn't always give a good indication. The official website for this firm is www.marsdenrawsthorn.com and currently the .co.uk version does not take you there. There is no way to see overall reviews and ratings on larger...


McCarthy + Co LLP Review: So always make sure you're on the correct site. 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 a...


SG Murphy Solicitors Review: class="infoquote "Our expert Lawyers bring a level of expertise and customer service that sets us apart and ensures your complete satisfaction."< div> This means there is no easy way to independently verify the experience levels or practice areas of individual l...


Nero Legal Ltd Review: Negative reviews therefore abound. It seems that every firm claims to be "leading" in one thing or another. Property law is the only time we see people leaving negative reviews on the other side's solicitor as well as their own. The sales language can get repetitive too. S...

MPG Quantity Surveyors Ltd Review: However, it should be pointed out that in the commercial sector it's not just Mr Anon or Ms Smith leaving such reviews. The site is HTTPS secure for submitting your personal details via their online form. Luckily, a range of options have become available that can ...


NJS Law Ltd Review: It's not clear why so many are falling for this. However you may not be getting the most out of such resources. Being in business for 40 years is not the same as your assigned solicitor having 40 years of experience. People make mistakes when leaving reviews. If any of us re...


Oakwood Solicitors Ltd Review: For example, the .com version of the firm's site is not in use and they have a separate website for their property sales information at www.oakwoodpropertysolicitors.co.uk Noticing things like this are hugely important as thousands of people have been https: www.which.co.u...


PCS Legal Ltd Review: This resource may be a useful to bear in mind when trying to decide between conveyancers. class="infoquote "Our property lawyers have extensive legal experience in all fields of property law and are suitably qualified to deal with all your needs."< div> T...


Sarah Rostamlou-Andrews Law Review: But most people never take them at their word and will always look up reviews left on independent boards such as Google, Facebook or Trustpilot. If you are a landlord, making a connection or bookmarking the site might be a good idea if you're not currently in need of the ser...


Solidaire Solicitors Review: If you've come here after already sifting through a few dozen solicitor websites, you may have noticed most look the same with the same sales language and even the same photos of people smiling and shaking hands. Most solicitors within England & Wales are registered with the...


Sternberg Reed LLP Review: For example, Sternberg Reed are listed in the Legal 500 which you can read https: www.legal500.com " more about here< a>. class="infoquote "We are one of the largest law firms in Essex & East London, with offices in Barking, Romford and Grays."< div> That s...


Thomas and Thomas Solicitors Ltd Review: Thomas & Thomas did not make any such misleading claims as far as we saw on their site. This is hugely important because the firm deals with property matters which has been the target of huge scams for more than a decade now. We have often praised The Law So...


The Law Partnership Solicitors Review: We do not add every single firm out there into a database for you to flick through. Plenty of experience there. We don't usually tell people what to do in our articles, but it's safe to say you can ignore such founding dates when deciding which legal services firm to use. T...


TWB Probate Solicitors Review: class="infoquote "One does not simply rely on replies to standard questionnaires, but on the instincts and experience of the lawyer to draw out the required information."< div> Of course, not all people are going to need hours of expert questions and advice with...


UVS Law Review: It's often easy to check if a law firm or lawyer is valid in the UK by checking with the SRA and https: solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk organisation people 32565 uvs-law-limited?Solicitors=True" Law Society< a> websites. This includes Business Immigration such a...


Walker Foster Solicitors Review: class="infoquote "extremely happy with the efficient and excellent service" "We appreciated her prompt replies to any of our queries" "very kind, supportive and efficient" "kept up to date at all stages of the process"< div> Obviously one of the most commo...


Waterstone Partnership Solicitors Ltd Review: However in our poll a few years back only 8% of you said you https: consumer.ftc.gov consumer-alerts 2022 09 should-we-trust-online-reviews" trusted such pages< a> on company sites anyway. This can be incredibly useful because there are a lot of sneaky ways some fir...


Wildcat Law Ltd Review: A good mix of seasoned minds with fresh eyes. Wildcat Law have gone a step further in this process by having both types of help within one firm. For example this snippet from the Wildcat Law front page: class="infoquote "Sensible and practical advice. outdate...


Wilford Smith Solicitors Review: You will also have to https: solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk office 605433 ws-strategic-ltd" look up that name< a> if researching the firm on The Law Society website. First, a quote from their website: class="infoquote "We are more than just a law firm. We are your tr...


Wolf Law Solicitors Review: 'wolf law solicitors wirral' . So the merits of the firm as a whole should be taken into consideration. Wolf Law don't make any such claims which is a good sign to start off with. It sounds great, but if you think about it there won't be a single firm that claims to be ...


WYM Legal Ltd Review: It's a curse that comes with the job. We've been in the legal industry for over 20 years now, but haven't had much dealings with the CLC so can't comment further. This makes it tricky for people to use star ratings to judge between property firms. Don't judge these firms to...


All Law Ltd Review: class="infoquote "Our Client's are our number one priority."< div> The most common check people do when researching a service provider is the prior customer reviews. getting you the best outcome possible and delivering a brilliant service."< div>. It's very diff...


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