Searching the database is quick, easy and efficient. However, people who would never hesitate to see a doctor about an illness are often reluctant to consult a Solicitor on their legal rights. LawyerLocator is pleased to provide a few simple guidelines on choosing the right lawyer, at the right time. In England and Wales, the legal profession consists of Solicitors and Barristers. The distinction is similar to the difference between the Medical GP and the Hospital Consultant.
Solicitors are invariably the first port of call.
They have offices in almost every town and deal with a wide range of clients, attending to their various business and personal affairs. Accordingly, they have wide experience over a broad spectrum of areas of Law. Barristers fulfil this role particularly where representation in the higher Courts is concerned and although some Solicitors do appear in court, the expertise and experience of a Barrister is invaluable. Your Solicitor will advise you on whether a Barrister needs to be called in and which member of the Bar is appropriate for you. Bar rules prohibit Barristers from taking instructions directly from members of the public, so your first port of call should always be to a Solicitor.