Smith Jones Solicitors
Towneley House, Kingsway, Burnley BB11 1BJ, United Kingdom
4.2
11 reviews
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QQR5+97 Burnley, UK
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Monday: 9–16
Tuesday: 9–16
Wedneasday: 9–16
Thursday: 9–16
Friday: 8–16
Saturday: Close
Sunday: Close
Tuesday: 9–16
Wedneasday: 9–16
Thursday: 9–16
Friday: 8–16
Saturday: Close
Sunday: Close
I was persuaded to engage Smith Jones professional services and everything seemed ok. I wont nit pick about matters but prefer to summarise. Two days before the case was due to be heard in court I was asked to pay 50% of the cost of a Barrister who wanted over £2k to represent me. It was put to me that it was too late in the day to find someone else on a no win no fee basis therefore this was the best option all round. I was also advised that if the case did not go to court I could liable for some of the preparation costs due to the case not being heard as planned. I negotiated the amount as I felt this was the better and most cost effective option. When met the appointed Barrister he said this was a very weak case and would be difficult to win. (This MAY be why he rejected the case initially) Once in court I believe certain things could have been put to the judge but were not, I believe this would have helped the case. I have written twice to the "directors" but I have been informed no letters have been received. I have since obtained their names and will send to them directly. It is my believe that if things had been prepared earlier and a suitable Barrister engaged then I would not have to be asked for a contribution. I am also in the process of taking my case to the Ombudsman as I feel I had little option but to comply due to the lateness of the request and the presumed financial consequences of the case not being heard.
I shall await their review accordingly, I am far from satisfied of how things turned out towards the end