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Compensation-itis!
Your guide to the complex world of the Lawyer
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How to choose the right Worker compensation 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 requirements are more complicated the Law Society can help you find a specialist in the domain you need.
You may wish to try to find a solicitor with a specific 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 business. It's a excellent idea to make sure your potential solicitor has a certificate as it guarantees the solicitor is qualified and has indemnity to protect you if anything goes wrong.
It's a good idea to ask for quotes from a number of solicitors - just as you would from any other service provider. Once you've gathered 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 maximum spend so that you don't go over budget.
You
should get your bill within a sensible time after your solicitor has finished
the work they have undertaken for you, and it will be made up of three elements: disbursements,
VAT and fees.
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David Mellor
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