Law Society launches Use a Professional. Use a Solicitor campaign

Last year the Law Society launched its consumer campaign, reminding the public to use a solicitor for legal advice instead of unregulated providers.

The campaign – ‘Use a Professional. Use a Solicitor’ – encourages people to tap into the expert knowledge of regulated and insured Law Society members, whether they are buying a house, going through a divorce or setting up a business.

Andrew Caplen, Law Society president, said:

‘Our latest campaign reminds the public that highly qualified, professionally trained solicitors are the best people to speak to for legal advice.

‘Using a solicitor gives you the assurance you are dealing with a professional who is properly regulated and insured.

‘The growth of unregulated and do-it-yourself legal services means consumers are exposed to non-professional advice, which can be more of a hindrance than a help.’

The campaign focuses on six areas of law:

Conveyancing

Personal injury

Wills and probate

Business law

Family law

Criminal law