subject: Tips For Finding Professional Employment Law Solicitors [print this page] In the 21st Century employment law solicitors are rising in numbers due to the increasing number of employee-employer disputes. More and more disputes are ending up in the Employment Tribunal. A recent report showed that there was a 56% increase in the number of claims in 2009-2010. This was, in part, due to the recession and the increased number of job losses.
If you are involved in an employment dispute, you will need top quality employment law solicitors. Here are a few things you need to think about.
Employment Law Solicitors
In such a competitive market, employment law solicitors are offering speedy resolutions, free legal advice and competitive low fees to attract new client. But how can you decide which employment law solicitors to use?
Firstly, you should consider each firm carefully. There are a number of tips and things to look out for when searching for a professional lawyer to help you win your dispute:
*Recommendation - if you have received a recommendation from a friend, it is worth following this through, particularly if your friend's matter was similar to yours.
*Search online and see if you can find any recommendations in forums etc. - this can be a good way of finding out about different lawyers.
*Does their website offer free legal advice? If so, there's a good chance that the company knows what they're talking about and that they are confident in their services.
*Does the website have any testimonials? It's always helpful to see what other people are saying about the firm.
*Are you able to ascertain that they are legitimate? You can always check with the Solicitors Regulation Authority if you're not sure!
*Contact - ensure that the employment law solicitors you decide to go with are easily contactable via email, phone and in person. You may want to meet the solicitor before instructing them. However, more and more people are instructing solicitors on-line.
*Past cases - have the employment law solicitors you've found contested and won a case similar to yours in the past? This could be a great indication that they know what they're doing.
Be Prepared
When deciding which employment law solicitors to choose, you should discuss payment terms. They may offer No Win No Fee or you may have the benefit of Legal Expenses Insurance. Legal Aid may also be available. Be sure to discuss these funding issues with your solicitor.
Some solicitors will require some payment upfront - others will be happy to progress the case and send an invoice at the end of the matter.
However, never be afraid to be bold - if you believe that the case is extremely strong then you may be able to persuade your solicitor to accept a No Win No Fee agreement. This will mean that you only pay any fee if your case is successful.
Ensure you take full advantage of the Internet and search online to find the best employment law solicitors for your case.
