During a 2009 dispute which arose between an English solicitor and the firm which formerly employed him, through the content of a series of letters and court documents, the firm attacked the solicitor in several ways. The allegations included: "serious conflict and conduct issues on your part ...” “you have intentionally taken instructions in this matter … because of your personal vendetta with the firm ... “ “you have been poaching and inciting clients of the firm belonging to a particular community to initiate malicious complaints before third parties." So, the issues raised included his professionalism, motives and honesty. Separately, they even questioned his marital status, accusing him of bigamy. Everyone makes mistakes but … As a solicitor, it is unpleasant when another solicitor criticises you for some reason. We all make mistakes from time to time. In a different league, however, is criticism which questions your integrity or character. Having said Continue Reading
Personal Injury Lawyer In Moray (How To Focus Your Search For A Solicitor)
If you live in Moray or have been injured in an accident which happened in Moray, here are some factors to consider if you need to choose a solicitor to help you with a personal injury claim. Are you going to use a local solicitor or one who is at a distance from you? A Moray solicitor will have local knowledge, which could be useful and give them an advantage over someone who is not based in the area. For some types of accident - for example, pavement tripping accidents - it can be crucial for someone (often, the solicitor!) to visit the locus of the accident as soon as possible after the accident in order to take photographs and make measurements. A local solicitor is going to be better-placed to carry out such work. Or maybe not. Google Streetview and other free online tools mean that a virtual visit to a locus is often possible and this may be sufficient, depending upon the type of accident. So, it may not be essential to have a local solicitor to deal with your Continue Reading