Is it a verbal contract in law?

susy_2

If you employed the services of a solicitor who told you a process would take x months does this constitute a contract? And would this contract be broken if you discovered that nothing had been done during and beyond this time?

susy_2

And is it a forgone conclusion that their word would take precedence over mine?

Jay-Jay_4

Like in the case where my solicitor told me that I would be divorced in 3 months and it took 2 years :mad:

I found that even with constant phone calls he wasn't doing a thing! I phoned the Law Society and got some advice. They're really helpfull, give them a ring in the morning

In my case I got my fees reduced as it had all taken sooooo long.


The Law Society

Paul_Varjak

susy wrote:

If you employed the services of a solicitor who told you a process would take x months does this constitute a contract? And would this contract be broken if you discovered that nothing had been done during and beyond this time?

I suppose if you made it clear to the Solicitor at the time that you accept his services on that basis then ok you would have grounds.

In any event, you need to find out the reasons why the work has not be done. So make a complaint to the complaints officer at the firm (All solicitors must have one).

You can get a 'Resolution Form' from the Law Society so that you can outline your complaint to the Solicitor. Your Solicitor will then realise that you are following the correct procedures but, more importantly, he will then know that you are aware of the Law Society and would be prepared to take the matter further.

You don't need to say at this stage that you would take the matter further - that may get his 'back up'! But my guess is once he receives this 'Resolution form' he will try to resolve things as quickly and as amicably as possible.

susy_2

Thanx for the comments

sunflower_2

susy wrote:

If you employed the services of a solicitor who told you a process would take x months does this constitute a contract? And would this contract be broken if you discovered that nothing had been done during and beyond this time?

go see Judge Judy

she will sort it out for you

:beer:

susy_2

I wish, great show