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www.mccarthy.ie: Sometimes simply because they received an official looking email that said to change the bank payment details at the last minute. Even this quote above from the McCarthy & Co site about being award-winners is a claim made by so many of its rivals. Independent markers such ...


www.keesolicitors.co.uk: 'kee solicitors in aberdeen'. Have you ever seen a legal practice saying they are outdated, lacking transparency, and unapproachable? Of course not. But the 'high street solicitor office' handling a wide range of cases was more common. The snippets above are from such indepe...


www.freisolicitors.com: This can be an entire firm that specialises in a certain case type, or a wider practice that has specialists for a few different case types on their staff. The company provides quite a few on their testimonials page: class="infoquote "ability to cut through the predic...


www.emdlaw.co.uk: The site is https secure for submitting your personal details via the contact form. But there's also some fresh eyes helping those wise heads with https: solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk office people 467736 emd-law-llp?Solicitors=True" staff members< a> Anthony Greenall an...


www.brodies.com: You need to find the things that set firms apart from each other, not what just sounds good on a webpage next to an image of lawyers smiling and shaking hands. Some firms must have had problems or fall short of their promises. However, this wealth of choice comes with...


www.wildcatlaw.co.uk: But a quick note on navigation. If you've already been through a dozen law firm websites today you'll probably have noticed a lot use the same sort of 'sales language'. So such statements don't really help you distinguish one firm from another. However if you think about it ...


www.guardianlaw.co.uk: They provide a wide range of data on each law firm and legal professional registered with them including all business aliases, alternate contact details, speciality case types, and qualification dates of the solicitors. However when we searched for 'guardian law' online we w...


www.backhouse-solicitors.co.uk: That certainly seemed to be true in the early days, but sadly Google's unchallenged buyout of the internet has caused the web to jam pack itself with information that is sometimes barely relevant to what you're looking for simply to get your eyes diverted for a few mom...


www.wolflaw.co.uk: If you are looking up the firm on Google such as for reviews, you may have to enter the town name as well to get those details to show up - e.g. It's the same firm as far as we can tell. . All personal injury firms should not charge you a penny up front or if your case lose...


www.sternberg-reed.co.uk: class="infoquote "We are one of the largest law firms in Essex & East London, with offices in Barking, Romford and Grays."< div> That snippet is a quote from the Sternberg Reed solicitors' website and encapsulates alot of the type of language firms use when tryi...


www.oakwoodsolicitors.co.uk: It's hard to know if a firm is friendly from their website only, and unless there are firms out there claiming the opposite (i.e. It doesn't help that so many law firms repeat the same sales pitches, use the same language and even seem to use the same stock photos. Whilst so...


www.wilfordsmith.com: Please note the firm is not called 'wilford and smith' and if you are ever dealing with a firm with an 'and' in the middle - you cannot have ampersands in web addresses such as www.wilford&smith.com This is all important because law firms that deal with property matt...


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. Unfortunately every firm that deals with property will have such negative reviews. Take this example: class...


www.2hb.co.uk: Sadly, many of them do you not help you pick a firm. Such as one law firm we saw claiming a 150 year history in their town simply for moving into a building previously occupied by a much older firm. These variant firms are separate teams of barristers despite sharing the sam...


www.fosterandcoleman.com: So what can you use to separate them and find the firm that fits your needs best? class="infoquote "Foster & Coleman are a dynamic law firm providing the very best advice and representation in relation to a wide range of practice areas."< div> This snippet fr...


www.acsl.org.uk: That's a big plus in our opinion and rarer than you might think. You can easily end up with a 1-year qualified solicitor from a 150-year-old firm. ACSL does have https: www.acsl.org.uk team" such a page< a> on their website. We know this does happen alot with prope...


www.mjvlaw.co.uk: But if it's 10x staff members with an average of only 5 years' experience - we think that's quite a different story to what is being implied. class="infoquote "efficient, professional, helpful & informative every step of the way" "very efficient and professional te...


www.dispute-resolver.com: Google has also made changes so that reviews of a firm will often not pop up with just their name entered into the search. We are not a directory just cramming as many high street solicitors as possible into the pages. The official website is www.dispute-resolver.com while t...


www.your.law: The name they use on their branding however is just "Law". Most importantly it will tell you the qualification dates of any legal professionals within the practice. For example, if you https: solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk office 26041 all-law-limited" look up a firm...


www.mark-croft-solicitor.co.uk: For some reason, the buyer doesn't bother checking up on this before transferring the entire house deposit to the fraudster's bank account. There have also been concerted efforts to keep the amount a solicitor can earn helping these financially vulnerable people to make it a...


www.murphysolicitors.co.uk: Although the firm is called SG Murphy Solicitors the official website is www.murphysolicitors.co.uk (not www.sgmurphy.co.uk) with www.murphysolicitors.com currently redirecting you to the .co.uk version. These are just little things but you need to keep vigilant - especially...


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www.theladybarrister.co.uk: Barristers are setup quite differently to regular law offices in that there typically aren't official physical law offices to go back and forth to. We think that lends far more weight to the review so have decided to include such snippets this time. Even reviews are hard t...


www.girlings.com: If a law firm handles only one case type such as Motoring Offences, they are clearly specialists . class="infoquote "A list of our numerous accreditations can be seen at the bottom of the page, demonstrating our proven competence in the areas of personal injury and m...


www.eatons-solicitors.co.uk: For example a firm might say it has '20 years of experience within the firm'. But most importantly they also list the areas of expertise and qualification date of every solicitor registered within the firm as well. So what do the reviews of this firm look like? class=...


www.tlps.co.uk: While that may have meant something several decades ago, it is no longer any measure of a company's promise. It's a difficult thing to judge. class="infoquote "We strive to resolve legal matters in a non-confrontational way – we prefer to resolve disputes outside o...


www.pcslegal.co.uk: Especially when it comes to property matters where one side is usually unhappy. Some people https: www.theguardian.com money 2019 aug 24 the-45000-deposit-for-our-first-home-was-stolen-and-the-banks-did-nothing" have handed their entire house deposit amount< a> over to a ...


www.walkerfoster.com: The Law Society of England & Wales has an amazing site rivalling anything their counterpart organisations currently offer. a long-established and respected general practice law firm founded in 1919, with offices in Skipton, Barnoldswick, Silsden, Settle, Ilkley, Northaller...


www.goldsmithbowers.com: Firms will sometimes have testimonial pages and here are a few snippets from the spots on the Goldsmith Bowers' site: class="infoquote "dealt with the matter to conclusion, collected the full debt & avoided the need for legal action" "we were kept in the loop,...


www.harrisonssolicitors.com: If you look up the top conveyancing firms for the country then check their star ratings on the various review boards you'll see some with 3 or even 2 star ratings but still with thousands of customers leaving either praise or tangible hatred over time. Also note that ...


www.cullimoredutton.co.uk: You have to read the comments. class="infoquote "Every day we change the lives of our Clients, Colleagues & Community through expert Legal and Financial solutions."< div> That looks like a big claim listed on the front page of the Cullimore Dutton website. ...


www.defanksolicitors.com: Their site is HTTPS secure for submitting your personal details in the contact form. Also don't pay attention to sales tactics such as 'established in 1881'. A note for security. There are ways you can find out information yourself to help determine whether a ...


www.wymlegal.com: No 'wym solicitors' variants seem to exist separately. Obviously with a w right after the www. Unlike most other organisations, this one provides a wealth of information on any firm registered with it. by setting entry standards and regulating providers to deliver high qua...


www.whsolicitors.co.uk: You can see for WH their main lawyer Waleed Hassan has been practising law since 2011. you'll usually be able to pick up enough bits and pieces. class="infoquote "Unfortunately immigrating to the UK is not simple. Plus Google sometimes only returns reviews for a firm...


www.cwj.co.uk: But you can end up with a 40-year veteran lawyer from a 1-year old law firm or a 1-year novice solicitor from a 200-year old brand name. The Law Society also lists the qualification dates of each solicitor within any firm. It's the only way you'll get a proper pictu...

www.bakerhardman.co.uk: There were several negative comments left but they were difficult to get a grip on. So keep aware.. There are thousands of websites targeting potential law firm clients to try and get them to hand over their case details. There is a separate website for the Scottish branch a...


www.waterstoneps.com: Very often you can find more useful information from The Law Society of England & Wales than on some solicitor's own sites. For example www.waterstoneps.co.uk currently does not redirect you to the correct site. Because they also provide the qualification dates and areas of ...


www.woodstocklegalservices.co.uk: Click on our profile pictures for more information."< div> A quick word on navigation. With three words 'woodstock', 'legal' and 'services' there an many variables possible but all we checked such as www.woodstocklegal.co.uk were not active. You'll see Peter Fowler qua...


www.largeandgibson.co.uk: class="infoquote "Meet your lawyer face-to-face and speak directly to staff familiar with your matter."< div> One of the main reasons we recommend checking out a firm on the law society's site, though, is that they also display the qualification dates of any sta...


www.acitylawfirm.com: Today's article also focuses on things you can do to research a firm you're thinking of using. At this point we should also mention the firm's branding and navigation. So such testimonials might be worth a browse in those circumstances? class="infoquote "My f...


www.hcrlaw.com: Most importantly they list the qualification dates of any solicitors working within each firm. HCR Legal has 10 locations at present: Worcester, Cambridge, Ross-On-Wye, Reading, Cheltenham, Hereford, Northampton, Cardiff, Birmingham, and London. The database states Pa...


www.drummondmiller.co.uk: Any concerns, ring your actual solicitor to check. class="infoquote "Drummond Miller is a leading firm of solicitors with offices in 5 locations throughout central Scotland and comprises 14 Partners and over 100 staff."< div> Unfortunately potential clients seek...


www.uvslaw.co.uk: However this can only be true if they have individual solicitors within the firm each dealing with a select area of law. So how do you find the best immigration service for your particular needs? class="infoquote "We are committed to providing exceptional legal serv...


www.horsleylaw.co.uk: Horsley's website is HTTPS secure which means your personal details should be safe when submitted via their contact form. 100% Satisfied Clients."< div> They are a relatively new firm in comparison to the ages of many legal practices in the UK, with Horsley being set...


www.njslaw.co.uk: 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 of: Inspiringirls, East Cheshire Eye Society, The Elizabeth Foundation, East Cheshire H...


www.lyonslaw.co.uk: But this is where our recommend resource - The Law Society of England & Wales - comes in. How old the brand name of a firm has zero bearing on whether you'll get a good solicitor . Only the rich and well established firms could afford a larger advert in such publicati...


www.heritageparkfamilylaw.com: class="infoquote "We know family law"< div> Luckily there are independent sources to check whether a firm has actual experienced, qualified staff. When it comes to online reviews though there are two things you need to remember. Heritage Park are obviously speci...


www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk: For any firm or individual solicitor https: solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk organisation offices 466551 thomas-and-thomas-solicitors-limited" you can look up< a> whether they are registered along with any other trading names, alternative contact details, and so on. Be...


www.calioclaims.co.uk: So what can you use? Like most companies, Calio Claims provides client testamonials on their website. We don't know a single firm that charges for losses. Some firms do charge a fee if they win. But on the Law Society of Scotland's website the https: www.lawscot.org...


www.brianbarr.co.uk: The firm's site is HTTPS secure for entering your details on the contact form but always be aware of what site you're on and never discuss payments via email these days. However some firms are better at client testimonials than others. class="infoquote "Funding yo...


www.twbprobatesolicitors.com: class="infoquote "One does not simply rely on replies to standard questionnaires, but on the instincts and experience of the lawyer to draw out the required information."< div> Of course, not all people are going to need hours of expert questions and advice with...


www.solidaire.co.uk: class="infoquote "friendly, no hassle, and fast, with no hidden costs" "professional and easy to talk to" "I was well informed and comfortable throughout the process" "very thorough and efficient when handling my employment case"< div> The first port of ca...


www.lslegaluk.com: We did notice much of the praise related to Immigration matters which seems to be a root specialty of the firm. It can get very confusing when trying to find a solicitor for your case. They even have https: www.youtube.com @lslegalsolicitors6960" multiple vidoes< a> dedic...


www.buchananco.co.uk: For example, if a firm says they have '20 years experience within the firm' or '20 years combined experience' that could mean they have 5 solicitors each with only 4 years experience. Especially when it comes to legal practices that deal with property matters such as buy...


www.evelake.co.uk: Be alert throughout your transaction. That's a tactic you simply don't see anywhere else in legal matters. Every property firm will make a promise like this one from the Eve Lake site above. Also, while you may have gone through a dozen websites today of 'Conveyancing' fir...

www.amykinglegal.co.uk: So does the age of a company's brand name mean anything? class="infoquote "Sound legal advice is based on years of training, hard work, and passion, as well as familiarity with legislation and precedent and sound consideration."< div> < br> That's a quote from ...


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 ...