Lay Representative required for telephone hearing

Bilbo_Baz

Hmm not sure i agree with that.  some people will do it for free, but why should they (unless they want to) be expected to do it for free.  I see no issue with being paid to do it (or expenses etc)  and asking to be paid to do. People are welcome to say NO.   Would you expect a gardener to come round and cut your grass for free.......
Well if you are thinking of paying then pay a qualified solicitor not a plastic one.
If you can find one that will even entertain Parking Contracts that is

jimmy1771

I've just been a bit dubious about lay representatives. I've looked at a few online, like Small Claims Advisor. Being paranoid I like to check people out, and after speaking to CILEx they've informed me that he's apparently not even a member now so I'm not sure who I can and cannot trust! 
Thanks for the help so far!

beamerguy

jimmy1771 said:

I've just been a bit dubious about lay representatives. I've looked at a few online, like Small Claims Advisor. Being paranoid I like to check people out, and after speaking to CILEx they've informed me that he's apparently not even a member now so I'm not sure who I can and cannot trust! 
Thanks for the help so far!

If you have any doubts DON'T DO IT.

Do it yourself and follow the advice from the experienced members here

BrownTrout

Bilbo_Baz said:

Hmm not sure i agree with that.  some people will do it for free, but why should they (unless they want to) be expected to do it for free.  I see no issue with being paid to do it (or expenses etc)  and asking to be paid to do. People are welcome to say NO.   Would you expect a gardener to come round and cut your grass for free.......
Well if you are thinking of paying then pay a qualified solicitor not a plastic one.
If you can find one that will even entertain Parking Contracts that is

what a lay rep charges and what a solicitor who would represent you on the day is worlds apart

BrownTrout

jimmy1771 said:

I've just been a bit dubious about lay representatives. I've looked at a few online, like Small Claims Advisor. Being paranoid I like to check people out, and after speaking to CILEx they've informed me that he's apparently not even a member now so I'm not sure who I can and cannot trust! 
Thanks for the help so far!

the person behind this company is very good and completely trust worthy and will tell you like it is, no flannel. 

Coupon-mad

Yes, Small Claims Advisor is great (neither brown trout nor I has any connection to it).  But we know who runs it.

Scrapit

jimmy1771 said:

I've just been a bit dubious about lay representatives. I've looked at a few online, like Small Claims Advisor. Being paranoid I like to check people out, and after speaking to CILEx they've informed me that he's apparently not even a member now so I'm not sure who I can and cannot trust! 
Thanks for the help so far!

If you are paying then you want a professional person not a lay person.

jimmy1771

Coupon-mad said:

Yes, Small Claims Advisor is great (neither brown trout nor I has any connection to it).  But we know who runs it.

Appreciate the recommendation, but just find it odd that someone would advertise themselves as being at a level of qualification that they're not? Maybe you could help shed some light on this? 

henrik777

jimmy1771 said:

Coupon-mad said:

Yes, Small Claims Advisor is great (neither brown trout nor I has any connection to it).  But we know who runs it.

Appreciate the recommendation, but just find it odd that someone would advertise themselves as being at a level of qualification that they're not? Maybe you could help shed some light on this? 

What level of qualification is claimed ?

Johnersh

No one should ever hold themselves out as having a qualification they don't have. Simple. 

To be fair, the site I've seen neither states nor implies their advocate is fully qualified as a CiLex. I don't have a problem with the role of a lay rep or McKenzie Friend - certainly most solicitors don't undertake significant numbers of parking charge cases. 

 But, the two are different beasts: If you want someone with full rights of audience, (compulsory) full insurance and who is fully qualified, then you're likely as not no longer in the market for a lay advocate. You will need to pay a professional rate.

If you're bringing in paid help, only you can decide which is worth it in terms of your cash.