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www.fosterandcoleman.com: People have no problem jumping online to type their thoughts about a local pizza place or lamp store - they are less likely to rush to tell everyone how their bankruptcy, messy divorce, or criminal law case is going. So if you find minimal or even zero reviews for a law pr...


www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk: We have often praised The Law Society of England & Wales for their excellent user resources . However this is something you can actually check up on if the firm is registered with their Law Society. Beyond that, you have firms claiming to be 'local' which sounds grea...


www.acsl.org.uk: class="infoquote "We use plain and simple English - so you know exactly what is happening and why."< div> This statement is taken from the website of ACSL solicitors in Liverpool but it could be from any firm's website really. Thousands of people each y...


www.guardianlaw.co.uk: Almost obsessed. Please also note that the firm's original HR site at www.yourhrlawyer.co.uk has now moved to www.guardian.online as a separate resources. That's because while many people are very happy to post about the great pizza or hotel stay, they are less inclined to ...


www.woodstocklegalservices.co.uk: You'll see Peter Fowler qualified in 1974, Roger Clayson in 1981, Nichola Turpin in 2009, Carly Jermyn in 2010, right up to Rebecca Newton in 2017. Whilst there is a definite 'perfect professional' curve between experience and age, the fact this firm has qualified peo...


www.acitylawfirm.com: That last bit of data is hugely helpful when it comes to working out if a firm is experienced or not. The site is https secure for submitting your details via their online form. This is from the Legal 500's description: class="infoquote "These rankings ref...


www.whsolicitors.co.uk: Make sure you're on the correct site and only call answer numbers you know in relation to your case. . The home office granted the application." "I am flying to UK on 1st Feb to see my children after a gap of 3 years!" "Can't describe how grateful I am for all his h...


www.your.law: For example, if you https: solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk office 26041 all-law-limited" look up a firm< a> on their database it will tell you alternate contact details, other names the firm may go by, languages spoken, and more. The official site for this firm has a less us...


www.theladybarrister.co.uk: The site is https secure for submitting your personal info. We also hope it clarifies why Stephanie Heijdra was one of such legal professionals we decided to add to our own network.. So at the moment even something specific such as "stephanie heijdra barrister london" brin...


www.dispute-resolver.com: Many law firms have started offering this service and using this process but there are also a number of firms being created specifically to focus on this way of dealing with a legal matter. While one may sound easier or more likely to succeed on paper, it may not work best...


www.heritageparkfamilylaw.com: In fact, we would say the majority we know of still work 9am-5pm Mon-Fri. If their name wasn't enough of a giveaway , the first line of their website: class="infoquote "Specialists in family law since 1994 representing clients in all aspects of divorce, separation, f...


www.brodies.com: The argument is often made that large firms can bring a wealth of resources and a brand name to back up your case - while a smaller firm may be more personable and treat clients like family rather than just another case. Even then, it will only be reviews people have e...


www.goldsmithbowers.com: One thing to remember is to match the size of the business with the size of the case range. We did notice negative reviews for this company online but they seemed to be the same one copy pasted onto each forum. The age of the actual brand name over the door at that po...


www.harrisonssolicitors.com: class="infoquote "The transaction will be handled by our qualified conveyancing solicitors from beginning to end."< div> This is also a statement nearly every firm will make but you can actually check up on this one independently. www.harrisonssolicitors.co.uk ...


www.waterstoneps.com: Company websites can crash or require maintenance or updates that might require the original site to be taken down. 'waterstone partnership bradford'. They are all very positive. This is because in nearly every property buying selling situation that has ever occurred in the ...


www.backhouse-solicitors.co.uk: It's very common to see negative reviews from the other side of the transaction, not actual clients. It is also very common for firms who deal with property to have terrible reviews. class="infoquote "Our experienced team offer expert help and advice to compani...


www.brianbarr.co.uk: class="infoquote "Specialists in serious, catastrophic and brain injury claims"< div> For the website of Brian Barr Solicitors it's easier to distinguish this because they really only handle these types of cases. But the comments posted on the Brian Barr site d...


www.cullimoredutton.co.uk: The first is simple and should mean there is someone on staff with 40 years of experience working in this area of law. However you can easily end up with a 1-year qualified novice from a 200-year old firm, and a 40-year veteran lawyer from a 1-year old firm. This combined wi...


www.wildcatlaw.co.uk: If you https: solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk office 9184 wildcat-law-ltd" check the page< a> for Wildcat Law on the Law Society site you can see a range of legal experience including David Burrows who qualified in 1973, Aidan Loy in 1997, Ceri Stafford in 2003, Nichola Gord...


www.sternberg-reed.co.uk: The firm provides a considerable number of help articles on their website across a range of cases and subjects. However, we see many small firms clearly stating they are small with pride. There are always websites to tell you the "10 best" of something or you'll have ...


www.calioclaims.co.uk: A 1 star review with no comment left should be ignored in our opinion. First is that every personal injury firm should charge you no fees at all if they lose your case. class="infoquote "With one of the largest personal injury teams in Scotland, we help people secure...


www.horsleylaw.co.uk: Some are data collectors who then sell your information on to law firms. https: solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk organisation people 595853 horsley-holdings-ltd?Solicitors=True" For Horsley Law< a> their main solicitor is listed as Ashley Cocker who qualified in 2012. Both li...


www.njslaw.co.uk: But when it comes to law firms at least, you should never rely on those star ratings. Which is reflected on their website where they state a list of local charities they are involved with as well: class="infoquote "Nicholson Jones Sutton Solicitors are proud patrons o...


www.solidaire.co.uk: Be aware that the firm's official site is www.solidaire.co.uk and the .com does not redirect you there. When firms had to rely on local word of mouth or distance between a customer and any advert they could place - legal practices would tend to try and take as many di...


www.hcrlaw.com: There is no page showing all feedback for the company as a whole. class="infoquote "We put our trust in the medical professionals who look after us. Just keep aware of which site you're on and what you discuss by email as fraudsters are always looking for ways to ...


www.defanksolicitors.com: Any big changes, you need to ring your actual solicitor to check.. Ancient founding dates are often touted to make people think the firm is well established and therefore that must mean they have plenty of experience. If they have a valid SRA number (Solicitors Regulatio...


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www.evelake.co.uk: Unlike divorce, criminal law, or a will - with a property sale, 99% of the time someone is frustrated with how it's going. Be aware though, in either case, most mortgage lenders will only deal with certain conveyancers and solicitors https: www.lenderpanel.com " on ...

www.amykinglegal.co.uk: Groups of them together are weirder. We've watched utterly confident large firm barristers get ignored by juries in a trial. (Yes, even law firms use sneaky marketing tricks.) Is experience the only driving factor in choosing a solicitor? Of course not. If you've bee...


www.oakwoodsolicitors.co.uk: Modern technology has brought services from across the UK to our fingertips. The official website is www.oakwoodsolicitors.co.uk matching the branding which is also very helpful. Those were some snippets from the firm's own website where they list several such testimonials. ...


www.2hb.co.uk: We've been working in this industry for over 20 years now and have seen a huge amount of progress and changes. We also think very highly of the comparatively new https: en.wikipedia.org wiki Public_Access_Scheme" Direct Access Scheme< a> which should have been released ...


www.murphysolicitors.co.uk: In fact, when we searched for 'SG Murphy's firm on their website it said no such firm existed. In the last piece we wrote the firm had multiple complaints about feeling fobbed off onto junior staff. At this point if you've been searching for legal services for a few hours al...


www.uvslaw.co.uk: Especially with everything going on at the moment. These include work visas, business visas, study visas, family visas, tourist visas, and transit visas. Each category has different requirements and eligibility criteria, and the application process may vary depending on the ...


www.mark-croft-solicitor.co.uk: If you https: solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk organisation people 452404 mark-croft-solicitor?Solicitors=True" look up the page< a> for Mark Croft you'll see he definitely does have those many years (qualified in 1994) and he specialises in Motor Offense matters. Because if ...


www.lslegaluk.com: class="infoquote "The high standards of our personalised client care form an important part of our business."< div> Of course the first thing most consumers do when interested in a company is check out the public review boards https: www.google.com search?q=l...


www.wolflaw.co.uk: If one firm says they will charge a 'success fee' of 25% while another says they will give you 100% of the compensation - there will be a temptation to go with the latter on that basis alone. That brings up the point to always be extra careful if you are dealing with ...


www.bridgemcfarland.co.uk: Just typing 'bridge mcfarland' currently shows nothing on Google, you have to type in the full 'bridge mcfarland llp lincoln' or whatever office is nearest you. If you've already been through a dozen law firm websites today looking for a good match for legal help , you'll p...


www.edclord.co.uk: class="infoquote "EDC Lord takes its name from our founder Edwin David Charles Lord who began his legal practice in 1919"< div> First and foremost, the website is easy to navigate, with a clear and concise layout that makes it easy to find the information you ...


www.twbprobatesolicitors.com: The official site is www.twbprobatesolicitors.com which is HTTPS secure for submitting your personal details on their contact form. The Law Society of England & Wales however has a wonderful site with a wealth of information on every firm registered includin...


www.tlps.co.uk: While that may have meant something several decades ago, it is no longer any measure of a company's promise. That's because there are problems and delays in a house transaction 99.9999% of the time. There are already enough of them about and you've most likely arrived at our...


www.emdlaw.co.uk: We've also seen some search results for this firm under 'Hastings' and 'Maidstone' as those are much larger cities near their offices. class="infoquote "At EMD Law we have a strong commitment to client care and aim to offer a friendly, efficient and cost effective ser...


www.wymlegal.com: If you've trawled through even just a handful of law firm websites today looking for one that stands out to you, you'll have noticed most have the same language and images. This makes it tricky for people to use star ratings to judge between property firms. But 'leading' wit...


www.drummondmiller.co.uk: Sometimes for something as simple as an official-looking email telling them the bank payment details have changes. Many companies across all industries provide customer testimonials on their site. class="infoquote "Drummond Miller is a leading firm of solicitors with ...


www.eatons-solicitors.co.uk: You don't see that for any other case type such as a disgruntled divorcee complaining their spouse's firm won. That was even before Covid pushed it further in that direction. So absolutely, for law firms at least you need to read the actual comments for context. Domain nam...


www.mccarthy.ie: At the moment Google seem to have changed their setup so that you cannot search for reviews on a firm in general - only on a specific office location. One thing to bear in mind though is that while many firms claim to be award winning - not all of them seem to clarify...


www.buchananco.co.uk: Either way though, always make sure to read actual comments rather than rely on average star ratings. This is hugely important because of the immense number of scams involving property matters. If you https: solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk office 589527 buchanan...


www.freisolicitors.com: The amount of legal work required to buy, sell and just own a house is huge. The firm's offical website follows the branding name www.freisolicitors.com, just watch the spelling or maybe bookmark the site if coming back later? The site is HTTPS secure for submitting querie...


www.lyonslaw.co.uk: class="infoquote "Specialising in Residential and Commercial Conveyancing, Family Law, Personal Injury, Wills & Probate and Powers of Attorney."< div> This is another word that can confuse people when it comes to legal services - 'specialising'. This firm's bran...


www.keesolicitors.co.uk: Their front page was a little more cluttered than we'd usually find on solicitors' websites. The only commonly found law firms that specialised in such a small niche were Criminal Law firms and still to this day everyone always looks up for a tried and tested veteran ...


www.pcslegal.co.uk: The firm's branding seems solid around the name PCS Legal Ltd based in Essex with the official site at www.pcslegal.co.uk which makes it easier to remember and to not make mistakes. Again, many people end up picking the conveyancer they like without checking with thei...


www.mjvlaw.co.uk: The first is simple. class="infoquote "efficient, professional, helpful & informative every step of the way" "very efficient and professional team, putting us at ease throughout this difficult process" "MJV was head and shoulders above any other firm we've...


www.girlings.com: As I said, this became common practice after the law changes in the 90s which stripped the nation of many Legal Aid helps and dumped all the burden onto the legal industry. In between those extremes you can also have larger firms with each individual solicitor specialising i...


www.wilfordsmith.com: So what can you do? class="infoquote "We have been successfully representing businesses & individuals for over four decades."< div> Normally on a firm's site you'll see a statement such as this. For example 'wilford smith solicitors sheffield' brings up totall...


www.cwj.co.uk: You can enter the name of a solicitor or a firm and https: solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk organisation offices 478054 clarkson-wright-jakes-ltd" see plenty of useful information< a> such as all trading names, offices addresses, alternate contact details, areas of law handle...

www.bakerhardman.co.uk: With so much choice though, how do you know which firm is right for you? There are some resources online you may not be aware of and some things to watch out for when scrolling through the various law firm websites. There are thousands of websites targeting potential...


www.largeandgibson.co.uk: People simply aren't as quick to discuss their divorce, criminal proceeding, or child custody battle in a review forum. However, Quality Solicitors is not the parent company of Large & Gibson or any of the dozens of law firms currenly displaying that honorific. class...


www.walkerfoster.com: class="infoquote "Our vision is to always be the first choice for local legal expertise"< div> They also offer a range of downloadable https: walkerfoster.com downloads " information leaflets< a> which seems a nice touch . That's more rare than you might ex...