Legal advice from solicitors online
There are many different services which law firms provide. The services are usually defined by the type or law to which they relate. However, another way to categorise legal services is by the manner in which they are offered. For example, when a solicitor offers conveyancing services it is common for the solicitor to represent the client, i.e. to actually perform a task (signing the document) instead (and on behalf of) the client.
Another type of service would be advisory, where a client comes to the solicitor and receives legal advice regarding a specific matter. As advice is pure information, and no activity must take place, there is no need for the client to appear in person. The information can be transmitted over the phone, through the post or online.
Today, you can find many solicitors online. Whilst some solicitors online are just advertising their law firm, others are actually offering to perform their services online. Whilst using solicitors online may be suitable for some types of legal matters, such as conveyancing, for other matters it is not suitable as having a face-to-face meeting with the solicitor is important. By providing legal advice through email, online solicitors may not get the opportunity to fully understand the exact situation the client is in.
So, whilst researching solicitors online is a good idea, make sure you discuss with any solicitor how they propose to deal with your matter and whether it is suitable to deal with it by correspondence only.
If you are seeking legal information, you are strongly advised not to rely on standard information you may receive from online solicitors. By speaking to a solicitor in person, or at least over the phone, you will be able to better understand your particular legal situation.
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