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The Importance of Hiring a Property or Family Law Solicitor with Experience

  • By Smalleys Solicitors
  • 27 Nov, 2018
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The ability to offer intelligent advice, simplify complex legal matters, effectively mediate divorces, and achieve favourable outcomes in court all come with experience, and experience is important regardless of the nature of your situation. Whether it’s simply a procedural matter, an amicable family situation, or something more hostile, experienced solicitors will be able to tailor their services to meet the demands of the situation and support the end goal.

Choosing a More Specialised Service

Many law firms offer legal assistance for a wide variety of clients and attempt to cover too many areas of the law, which can weaken the level of service that they provide.


When you need experts in family law, property law, or wills & probates, the best place to find them is in a law firm that specialises in these areas. Here, you will have the best chance of finding legal professionals who have extensive experience handling situations that are similar to your own.

The Ability to Provide a Personalised Service

The more experience your solicitor has in dealing with divorces, family matters, property law, and wills, the better they will be able to adjust their approach to match the needs of your situation. Experienced legal professionals will have a varied past that makes them well-equipped for your situation, but this fact also means that you will have more to talk about when you meet for a consultation.

You can ask about previous clients, previously won cases, and your solicitor’s strong suits, and after discussing the details of your situation, you can also ask your solicitor how he or she would likely approach things. As experienced professionals, they will be able to personalise their approach to fit your situation, which becomes even more important when courts become involved.

Effective Mediation

When emotions are running high, professional legal advice that isn’t clouded by anger or sadness can be extremely useful. Experienced legal professionals can help you and your partner solve things amicably whenever possible, which will save everybody time and money in the long run. While approaching things objectively, your solicitor can keep the both of you focused on the goal and limit the emotional influence to reach a favourable outcome for everybody.

Reliable Legal Assistance

Whether it’s a divorce, a property situation, or the writing of a will, execution is extremely important, and the more experience your solicitors have, the better they will be able to make sure that your situation is executed correctly. With over 30 years of experience helping people in Nottingham, we can offer high-level legal services concerning family, property, and wills. Don’t hesitate to email us your concerns at reception@smalleyssolicitors.co.uk or call us at 0115 955 6555 for expert legal assistance or to set up a consultation.

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