Changing solicitors: Your questions answered
You may find in the course of your dealings with the solicitor you have appointed the relationship breaks down. There are a number of reasons this might happen, such as;
- Frustration caused by delays in your case;
- Your solicitor has been negligent;
- You are receiving poor service; or
- Your interests are not being protected.
In these circumstances you may wish to consider changing solicitors. However, it is not a decision to be made lightly and there are a number of issues that will need to be carefully considered to make sure that transferring a case is in your best interests.
When the decision to change solicitor has been made, your first task will be to find a new solicitor who is happy to take over your case. Once you have found a new firm then you will be asked to sign a transfer authority allowing your new solicitor to obtain your files. Your new solicitor may have to provide an undertaking to your old firm for their fees if you are on a funding agreement, such as a CFA. Alternatively, if you are paying privately, your old solicitor may ask you to pay any outstanding invoices before they release the file.
Once the authority is provided your file will then be transferred to your new solicitor, who will likely conduct a thorough review of the case and then advise you on the next steps to be taken.
We have taken over numerous files from other firms of solicitors in relation to a variety of legal areas including:
- Clinical Negligence,
- Probate,
- Contentious Probate,
- Personal Injury,
- Civil Dispute Resolution, and
- Family law.
We are always happy to consider taking over an ongoing case and make no charge for reviewing this possibility.
So, if you are thinking about changing solicitors then contact us by phone or email.
Call freephone 0333 888 0419 or email us at [email protected]
