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Compensation-itis!
A beginner's guide to the complex world of the legal advisor
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How to contract the correct road traffic accident lawyer for your purpose
Most UK legal firms cover most of of issues that you or your business might need advice about. But if your requirements are more complex the Law Society can help you find a specialist in the domain 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 prospective lawyer has a certificate as it guarantees the solicitor is registered and has insurance to protect you if anything goes badly wrong.
It's a good idea to search for for quotes from a number of solicitors - just as you would from any other service provider. 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 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 fixed 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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