Choosing The Right Solicitor For Your Employment Law Matter
Copyright (c) 2012 Robert Gray
There are many reasons why, as an employee, you may wish to utilise the services of an employment lawyer. However, with the vast number of lawyers out there - all competing for new clients and new business in a struggling climate - how do you know which lawyer will be best suited to your needs and will do the very best job of getting you the desired results? This article looks at reasons why you may need to instruct an employment lawyer and how to go about choosing the right lawyer for your particular case.
Reasons that employees choose to instruct an employment lawyer are numerous. You may feel that you have been the victim of bullying, harassment or discrimination in the workplace. You may be an agency worker and feel that you have been treated incorrectly or unfairly or you may be a part-time worker that needs advice on their flexible working rights. It may be that you have a grievance or disciplinary hearing coming up and feel that you need legal representation or, as an expectant mother, you may feel that your employer is not meeting their legal obligations owed to you as a pregnant employee. Whatever the reason for your need to instruct an employment lawyer, you need to make sure that you choose the right solicitor for your particular case.
One of the most important things you can do is research your potential lawyer online to ensure that they specialise in employment law (rather than generalising in all areas of law) and have experience in dealing (successfully) with cases similar to your own. Most solicitors offer a free 30 minute consultation and you should use this opportunity to gage whether the solicitor has a firm understanding of your case and your requirements. Ensure that your chosen solicitor is approachable and would be somebody that you feel comfortable dealing with over the telephone, in person and in correspondence.
It can also be useful to instruct a solicitor based on a recommendation from a friend or family member, however, remember that unless the person recommending the solicitor to you used them for a matter very similar to your own, it does not necessarily mean that they have the skill and expertise necessary for dealing with your particular case.
Choosing the right solicitor for your case can mean the difference between your case failing or succeeding. Take your time in making your decision, speak to a few different solicitors, do not feel pressurised into making a decision, and follow your instinct as to which solicitor you believe is right for your particular case.
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