The way legal services are provided in the UK is changing. Legal aid is harder to come by, but there is pressure on firms to make their services more affordable. With a boom in online legal services and increasingly well informed “consumers” – there are options like never before.
More and more solicitors are offering fixed fee deals. The days of spiralling "charge-by-the-hour" bills might be coming to an end. Click on find an affordable lawyer. It is easier than ever to get a quote.
If you can’t get a fixed fee agreement then spend your time with a lawyer wisely. Do your own research and preparation. If you can save a couple of billable hours you will save hundreds of pounds. If you are well prepared for a consultation you can get the most out of it. Some law firms will even give you an introductory meeting for free. Make the most of it. Get help preparing your case here.
There are lots of organisations that offer free services to people experiencing legal difficulties. We have pulled together the best of them for each type of legal problem. Choose the type of legal problem here.
Not having a lawyer does not mean that you have to let justice slip you by. Thousands of people every year represent themselves. If you have the knowledge you can write legal letters, negotiate and even represent yourself at court. Find out about representing yourself.