Who are the best solicitors for Sen cases?

We are a leading firm with expertise in special educational needs (SEN). We provide SEN advice to parents, other solicitors, case managers and other professionals. Unlike most education solicitors we specialise exclusively in SEN, helping children with learning disabilities get the extra help and support they need, in the school they choose.

Do you need a solicitor to certify a document?

The charge is generally £10 per document certified. There is no benefit to having a document witnessed by a solicitor. We will not generally witness a document for someone who is not a client with an active matter. Often institutions will require a document witnessed by a solicitor to ensure certain advice is given on the document.

Can a solicitor swear before a statutory declaration?

We are very happy to try to assist in having oaths sworn, statutory declarations declared and on occasions will assist with certifying documents. Here are some guidelines to help you understand what we can and cannot do. An oath or affidavit is a document which needs to be sworn before a solicitor or commissioner for oaths.

Can you be a litigant in person without a solicitor?

If you represent yourself in any court proceedings without the help of a solicitor or barrister, then the law calls you a ‘litigant in person’. It is possible that you and your child’s other parent are both litigants in person. You may also hear people talk about ‘self-representing’. This means the same thing.

How does a solicitor swear on a Bible?

This needs to be done independently. By Swearing you do so by Swearing on the bible that the contents of the document are true and accurate as far as you are aware. You will then also sign to confirm this is the case. The Solicitor or Commissioner for Oaths will then sign to say they saw you Swear and sign the document.

Can a solicitor accept service of claim form without authorisation?

The fact that a solicitor is acting for the party and has written on the defendant’s behalf prior to issue does not mean that authority is inferred. Service on the solicitor without express confirmation of authorisation to accept service is not good service, Smith -v-Probyn and PGA European Tower Ltd [2000] 2 All ER 250.

What are the rules for service on a solicitor?

Here were look at the rules relating to service on a solicitor. The judgment shows a relaxed view about the importance of serving the claim form promptly.

Do you need a photo ID for a solicitor in the UK?

You cannot use the online ID checking service if you are not a resident of England & Wales. If you live outside England & Wales, then you’ll need to either provide original evidence of your photo ID or you can get the original documents copied and certified by a solicitor or local notary. When is a face to face meeting required?