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FOCUS OF THE DAY: Firms quote lower prices in deprived areas compared with more affluent areas, across all practice areas. Findings published by the Legal Services Board (LSB) have proven that shopping around for legal services can save a consumer money. The most commonly used legal services consumers use, such as conveyancing, divorce, wills, power of attorney, and estate administration, were cited as services that varied significantly in their pricing. Full story - Solicitors Journal
FOCUS OF THE DAY: Firms quote lower prices in deprived areas compared with more affluent areas, across all practice areas. Findings published by the Legal Services Board (LSB) have proven that shopping around for legal services can save a consumer money. The most commonly used legal services consumers use, such as conveyancing, divorce, wills, power of attorney, and estate administration, were cited as services that varied significantly in their pricing. Full story - Solicitors Journal
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