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Consumers – who are you using for your legal services?
Many of my clients are Litigants in Person whether a member of the public or a small business. It is my personal view that when looking for someone to provide them with a legal service LiPs are looking for quality, accessibility and affordability. I can provide all...
Landlords and Consumers – watch out for those ‘specialist’ firms
I was recently instructed via an advocate agency to represent a Landlord Claimant in the County Court at West Cumbria to obtain possession of a property following an expired Section 8 Notice and under Grounds 8, 10 and 11. I received the papers and immediately,...
What can I do for you in 2016?
As we come to the end of 2015, I ask what can I do for you in 2016? Well here’s a list of what I’ve done in 2015 so far: Services for Personal or Business Clients Arranged service of a Divorce Petition and completion of the relevant affidavit / witness evidence...
Using Cheap Labour and an Inefficient Case Management System can Cost you Money
I was recently instructed to attend an Infant Approval Hearing in relation to 2 Infant Claimants (H & C). The papers arrived the day before the hearing was due to take place and I set out in perusing the same and preparing for the hearing. The papers comprised of...
2 Most Frequently Asked Questions of the Year!
Over the last year (and perhaps even longer) there have been 2 questions that I have been asked over and over again: When is the ball out (of a ruck), Sir? And How much will I get for ........? If you are a PI lawyer and you have asked the 2nd question to a costs...
A good reason why Landlords and their Solicitors should instruct the advocate directly
If you ever want to evict a tenant either for rent arrears or other reasons, it appears the normal way to do things is to instruct a solicitor. When the matter goes to Court, your solicitor will normally instruct an advocate agency to attend the hearing on your...
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