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Compensation-itis!
Your guide to the complex world of the Legal advisor
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How to pick out the correct criminal solicitor for your case
Most UK legal firms cover the majority of issues that you or your business may need advice about. But if your needs are more complicated the Law Society can help you find a specialist in the field you need.
You may wish to try to find a lawyer with a particular specialisation under the Lawyers For Your Business scheme on the Law Society website.
All solicitors must hold a certificate to practise issued by the Law Society - unless they are employees of your business. It's a excellent idea to make sure your potential legal advisor has a certificate as it guarantees the solicitor is qualified and has professional insurance to protect you if anything goes badly wrong.
It's a good idea to search for for quotes from several solicitors - just as you would from any other service supplier. Once you've amassed a shortlist of potential solicitors, it's well worth meeting them face-to-face to make sure they will be suitable for you.
Most solicitors offer an first interview free of charge. But make sure you're meeting the people who will actually be carrying out the work for you.
Solicitors usually charge on an hourly rate,
but it is possible to agree a set spending limit so that you don't go over budget.
You
will get your account within a reasonable time after your solicitor has finished
the work they have done for you, and it is usually made up of three elements: disbursements,
VAT and fees.
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