The law can be complicated so it's important to get the best advice you can. Solicitors are the experts when it comes to the law and how it affects you. So for legal advice that you can rely on, contact a solicitor. The Law Society is the representative body for more than 130,000 solicitors qualified in England and Wales. The Society works to protect and promote the profession.
Which legal subject do you require advice in?
Check the solicitor has a current SRA certificate
Where is the firm based?
Do they do legal aid?
Do they work on a conditional fee basis?
Make appointment and check need for documentation
List questions and prepare for your initial meeting
Confirm if work will be undertaken and duration
Confirm the cost (may include initial meeting)