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An Easy Guide to Finding the Right Solicitors in Nottingham 

  • By Hawley & Rodgers
  • 27 Jun, 2018
Hawley and Rodgers Solicitors

Throughout our lifetime, we tend to come across various legal issues that require the help of experts such as family solicitors, commercial law solicitors, etc. in disputes of different kinds. Some of the most common legal issues we face generally arise from our natural course of life such as buying a house, getting a divorce or even in matters involving wills and probate. On the professional front, we can expect to be faced with a legal issue when a party does not comply with a contract agreement, when compensation is not paid or if you are planning to start your own business. Though simple matters like going to a small claims court or fighting a speeding ticket do not require the use of a solicitor, many other situations may pose a risk and you may need to have a good legal representation. Here are a few of the main reasons why you should hire a solicitor to represent you:

-        The law is complicated: Legal matters are complex and representing yourself in a field that you are not familiar with might not be the best way to avoid trouble. Moreover, a trained and emotionally detached solicitor may be your best chance to attain a desired outcome.

 

-        Deeper understanding of the matter: As much as we would like to think that we are familiar with the law, we have to understand that displaying evidence and pleading before the court are both an art that solicitors have mastered over years of experience. Your expert knowledge of Law and Order won’t cut it quite the same way! Furthermore, unlike solicitors, we may even struggle to meet deadlines and protocols for filing documents that could possibly derail the entire case and weaken your stand.

 

-        Reaching a settlement/ resolution: Representing ourselves without the help of a solicitor can prove to be to our disadvantage if we fight our own battle, whereas the opposing party has chosen to be represented by council. With the attributes and skills of a solicitor discussed above, it is natural that a fair settlement or a resolution can be reached with the help of experienced and calculated advice.

What to look for in a good Nottingham solicitor?

Finding the right person for the job can be a tedious and time consuming task but it will be worthwhile. You have to lay out parameters based on the sort of legal help that you require in respect to a range of legal subjects. You need to make sure that you find a solicitor who is not only qualified and trustworthy but also sympathetic to your needs.  The following are the kind of attributes of a solicitor that you need to consider before narrowing down your options:

-        Good communication skills: articulate and is a good listener.

-        Ability to draw reasonable judgement

-        Has evaluative and analytical skills

-        Has efficient research skills

-        Is perseverant and committed to obtaining desired outcome

-        Displays creativity in their problem solving

Look no further for solicitors in Nottingham and Loughborough!

Hawley and Rodgers are here to assist you in the court of law. For the better part of eight decades, we have been providing our clients with much-needed law services in Nottingham. Our team of dedicated and experienced solicitors includes some of the most distinguished legal experts in the region. With their combined experience, we are able to provide you with a comprehensive range of legal services including:

  • Family law
  • Children’s law
  • Property law
  • Wills and probate law
  • Legal advice for the elderly
  • Dispute resolution and mediation services
  • Commercial law

Our fully qualified and experienced solicitors are here to help. For more information on range of services, simply call us on 0115 955 9000 (Nottingham) or 01509 230 333(Loughborough) or email us at enquiries@hawleyandrodgers.com. Alternatively, visit our website- www.hawleyandrodgers.com.

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