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LBC RADIO TONIGHT

February 24th, 2011

I am very pleased to confirm that LBC have tonight invited me to watch the legal hour from their control room. This is a live free legal advice service provided by LBC Radio (97.3 FM) every Thursday from 9pm to 10pm. Their current adviser is Daniel Barnett who is a qualified Barrister. I have been informed that I may be […]

LEGAL ADVICE ON LBC RADIO

February 18th, 2011

I emailed the Director of LBC today with a view to providing free legal advice to callers: “I would very much like to attend the studio with view to providing reinforced service (strictly from a practical side). I realised Daniel provided good advice on the law…..the show would benefit even further to have a solicitor… Solicitors and Barristers often work […]

SOLICITOR’S LIEN OVER FILES – RULE 2 – CLIENT RELATIONS

February 14th, 2011

It is very important that throughout the time you instruct your solicitor you retain copies of all documents. You should also keep originals. Quite often clients dispute their solicitor’s bill. This can be for various reasons. This can happen during a crucial time in litigation when things need to get done. Your solicitor will not do any work unless he […]

REASONABLE NOTICE – RULE 2

February 7th, 2011

I was contacted about an unfortunate situation where a person’s solicitor refused to act. The person was very upset because it happened just days before a 4 day trial was due to take place. Rule 2 of the Code of Conduct 2007 implemented by the Solicitors Regulation Authority says as follows: “A solicitor must not cease acting for a client […]

MUTUAL WILLS

October 26th, 2010

A mutual Will is a type of Will suited for those who are married or in relationship. There should be a clause in the Will which says as follows: 1. My wife [MRS SMITH] and I have agreed today to make similar Wills which will not be revoked or altered unless before either of us die we both agree to […]

LIMITATION PERIOD

October 11th, 2010

If more than 6 years has passed since the time that a credit card debt or loan was paid then no action can be taken. Be careful: if you acknowledge the debt anytime thereafter then the debt comes back to life and the 6 year period starts again.