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Compensation-itis!
An entry guide to the complex world of the Legal advisor
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How to find the right family solicitor for your legal case
Most UK legal firms cover most of of issues that you or your business might need advice about. But if your requirements are more complicated the Law Society can help you find a specialist in the domain you want.
You may wish to try to find a solicitor 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 organisation. It's a excellent idea to make sure your prospective solicitor has a certificate as it guarantees the legal advisor is qualified and has indemnity 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 collected 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 starting interview for free. But make sure you're meeting the person 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
should get your account within a reasonable time after your lawyer has finished
the work they have done for you, and it is frequently made up of three elements: disbursements,
VAT and fees.
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