Originally posted by Rights Fighter
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I am struggling to pin this solicitor down to a figure and have it in writing and what he would do. He proposed a fee of £25K, where he would be acting as solicitor and solicitor advocate. The problem is that my case is not that complicated (I like to think that) and I find that sum to be egregiously high which is being proposed based upon my parents emotional statement to him that they would sell their house if need be to help me out.
The guy is egotistical and there is no doubt about it, and have fought high profile cases. I keep getting hot and cold feelings about this and I am worried sick about his repeated comments that he can't be too bothered working on legal aid compensation. I am sorry for being repetitive but would you pay him privately (let's forget ethical issues of what he's doing to me is morally wrong and perhaps even illegal) or would you start fresh with new solicitor on legal aid or private basis which is a bit of a gamble, as they may turn out to be very good or not worth the paper.
It's clear to me that a lot of solicitors are not doing their best when being compensated on legal aid and that's my observation from the two solicitors I have used.
Any suggestions?
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