Can I change my solicitor at any time?

If you are unhappy with the service received from your solicitor and want to find a new one, you can change solicitor at any time. There are some issues that you will need to consider before making that important decision.

Can I change solicitors During a claim?

If your current law firm is not giving you the service and support you need during your personal injury, medical negligence or asbestos compensation claim, you are completely entitled to change solicitors.

What happens when you change solicitors?

Changing your solicitor is very simple. Your previous solicitors will release your files and then your new solicitor can pick up where they left off. In some cases, your previous solicitors will ask you to pay their outstanding fees before they will release the full file. However this is not always the case.

Does it cost to change solicitors?

Whilst you may incur extra fees if you decide to change your conveyancing solicitor, it is unlikely that you will incur any penalties. However, they will be incurred if completion of the transaction is delayed as a result of a change in solicitors.

Can I change solicitors halfway through a case?

It is an established principle of English law that you can instruct whatever solicitor you choose. You can therefore change solicitor half way through a case if you wish to do so. you no longer trust your solicitor; you disagree with the advice your solicitor has given you; or.

Can I change my solicitor during divorce?

You have the right to change solicitor at any time. You will usually have to pay any monies owed for services to date and sign an authorisation for your files to be released to your new advisors.

Can you fire a solicitor?

The bottom line is that, while a client can in principle sack their solicitor without giving notice or a reason, a solicitor can only stop acting for a client with good reason and on reasonable notice, or with the client’s consent. The relationship between solicitor and client is a contractual one.

Can I complain about my buyers solicitor?

Home buyers and sellers whose transactions are messed up or delayed by someone else’s solicitor could be given rights to complain to the Legal Ombudsman. At the moment, you can only complain about your own solicitor – not, for example, the other party’s conveyancer who may have lost information or dragged their heels.

Can a trainee solicitor change their law firm?

We sometimes get queries from trainee solicitors asking if it is possible to change law firms during a training contract, and whether they ought to do it.

How can I get a new solicitor for my case?

Choose a new solicitor. Make contact and speak to your new proposed solicitor and arrange to meet with them if you can. Your new solicitor should speak and/or meet with you on a free, no obligation basis. Once you have instructed your new solicitor, they will send you a Form of Authority to complete and sign.

Why do I need to change my solicitor?

There are many reasons why it might be appropriate to consider changing solicitor. These include: Disappointment at dealing with many case handlers rather than a dedicated contact. Concern about the quality of the advice you are receiving.

Can a solicitor be released from a training contract?

The Training Contract – it really is just a burning hoop to jump through. Years ago, the firm who held your training contract with the Law Society had to give their consent to release you to another firm if you decided to try and jump ship half way through your contract.

How do I change solicitors if I am not happy with them?

All you need to do is to find a new solicitor to take over your case for you. The new solicitor will ask you to sign a form of authority so they can obtain your files from your previous solicitor. Your previous solicitors will release your files and then your new solicitor can pick up where they left off.

What happens when you change your solicitors name?

Your previous solicitors will release your files and then your new solicitor can pick up where they left off. In some cases, your previous solicitors will ask you to pay their outstanding fees before they will release the full file. However this is not always the case.

How can I get a new solicitor to take over my case?

If you are dissatisfied with your solicitor, you can instruct someone else to take over the case for you. You simply have to sign a form to confirm that you want your files to be transferred to your new solicitor. In some circumstances your old solicitor may require payment before they will release their files.

Can a client change their solicitor for no fee?

We are experts in assisting clients in these circumstances, and are happy to provide no win no fee (conditional fee) agreements to clients with strong cases. If you are unhappy, remember, you can change your solicitor, so contact us today for a free no obligation discussion about how we can help.