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What your solicitor can do for you

You don't need to find yourself in a court case to be involved with the law. It's something that we all need to navigate from time to time, whether we're buying or selling a home, setting up a new business or making a will. Fortunately your Scottish solicitor can help guide you along the way.

You can find out more below about what solicitors can do for you and the protections in place for solicitors' clients. There are also answers to other frequently asked questions about the work of the Law Society, finding a solicitor and dealing with your solicitor.

What solicitors can do for you

Find out about the different ways a solicitor can help you in the important moments in your life.

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Find out about the consumer protections available to clients, what standards solicitors must meet, and what to do if you feel your solicitor has not met them. 

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Your Scottish solicitor

Find out more about what it means to be a Scottish solicitor and member of the Law Society of Scotland

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McClures Jones Whyte FAQs

Greenock law firm WW & J McClure Ltd went into administration and ceased trading in 2021. We have have collated answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.

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