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Compensation-itis!
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How to pick out the correct claim solicitor for your purpose
Most UK legal firms cover the majority of issues that you or your business might need advice about. But if your needs are more complicated the Law Society can help you get hold of a specialist in the field you need.
You may wish to try to find a legal advisor 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 good idea to make sure your potential solicitor has a certificate as it guarantees the solicitor is qualified and has insurance to protect you if anything goes badly wrong.
It's a good idea to ask for quotes from several solicitors - just as you would from any other service provider. Once you've got 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 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 given spending limit so that you don't go over budget.
You
should get your bill within a reasonable time after your solicitor 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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