I would like to say that most lawyers are in the job to help people and that their main concern is to resolve a dispute, putting the client first and for that, accepting compensation.....at a reasonable rate. Unfortunately, many lawyers are depicted as ambulance-chasers and money-grabbers. Some are worse - which is why lawyers are so heavily regulated.... Yes, the law is a difficult job as it requires a lot of skills - many lawyers are without the "interpersonal skills" which should be key, to be able to speak to a client and empathise, work with them, relate to them and not come across as some R2-D2 robot....with targets to hit. A lot of lawyers out there come across as brusque, completely full of themselves - they "know it all" and in truth, the person you are dealing with may not be that great.....yes, there are regulatory obligations to comply with but we have seen so many incompetent lawyers over the years. It's not surprising that the general public are wary. Case in point. A recent client wanted advice on an immigration application to settle in the UK - this person is a multi-millionaire in the UK. Her lawyers caused so many delays and their ineptitude means that this lady faces being banned from the UK despite the fact she has paid millions in to the UK economy for her business! She paid nearly £25,000 for bad advice (from a seemingly reputable London-based law firm no less). We did help her with a formal complaint and her case is pending but you do have to wonder - what happened! It is a prime example of the need to shop around - you need to be with a law firm who fully understands your needs, you need a synergy with them especially with something so important. If you have questions, don't be afraid to ask. They are a service - you are a consumer. If in any doubt, look elsewhere - there will be other firms more than happy to help you!...... As it happened we take these issues very seriously and it's one reason why Law Clinic is popular - we don't do "BS", we help people, we genuinely care and offer out of hours consultations if required........

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