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Compensation-itis!
A beginner's guide to the complex world of the solicitor
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How to choose the correct injury legal advisor for your purpose
Most UK legal firms cover most of of issues that you or your business might need advice about. But if your needs are more complex the Law Society can help you get hold of a specialist in the areas 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 practising certificate issued by the Law Society - unless they are employees of your firm. It's a good idea to make sure your potential solicitor has a certificate as it guarantees the solicitor is certified and has indemnity to protect you if anything goes 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 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 invoice 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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