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Compensation-itis!
Your guide to the complex world of the lawyer
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How to pick out the correct accident specialist lawyer for your purpose
Most UK legal firms cover the majority 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 area 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 firm. It's a good idea to make sure your potential lawyer has a certificate as it guarantees the lawyer is certified and has professional indemnity to protect you if anything goes wrong.
It's a good idea to search for for quotes from a handful of solicitors - just as you would from any other service supplier. Once you've pulled together 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 initial interview free of charge. 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 solicitor has finished
the work they have done for you, and it is normally made up of three elements: disbursements,
VAT and fees.
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