Solicitors' role
- Created by: Ella Nixon
- Created on: 04-05-14 14:28
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- Solicitors
- Negotiate
- Advantages
- Not as many bad feelings between the two parties
- Cheaper because don't have to go to court
- More remedies than court
- Disadvantages
- A decision isn't always made
- If in more vulnerable position, may be forced to decision they don't want
- Advantages
- Instruct barristers
- Prepare paperwork for court
- Write letters
- Give advice through interviews, letters, phone calls.
- Advantages
- Best source of legal advice
- Professionals
- Disadvantages
- Costs a lot (from £150 an hour)
- If using public funding, solicitor must have a contract with Legal Services Commission
- Advantages
- Gather evidence and witnesses.
- Enter contractual relationship with client so can be sued or sue for non-payment
- Negotiate
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