At James Legal, we're not your typical law firm. We're a modern, down-to-earth team of solicitors based in Hull, dedicated to providing jargon-free legal advice to individuals and businesses alike. Our approach is centered around you, our client, and we strive to deliver exemplary service with a friendly, approachable touch.
Our Story
We asked our clients what they wanted from a law firm, and we listened. They wanted a firm that's approachable, transparent, and communicates in plain English. They wanted a firm that cares, that listens, and that truly understands their needs. And that's exactly what we deliver. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing you with the highest level of service, tailored to your unique situation and needs.
Our Services
We offer a wide range of legal services, designed to support you or your business through life's challenges and triumphs. Our personal services include child arrangements, divorce, employment advice, family issues, inheritance tax planning, powers of attorney, probate, professional negligence, buying or selling a property, settlement agreements, trusts, unregistered land, and wills.
For businesses, we provide business advice, business and commercial services, business documents, business evolution, business improvement advice, commercial finance, commercial litigation and disputes, commercial property, debt collection, investor conveyancing, landlord and tenant services, legal risk management, and professional negligence.
Our Approach
We believe in doing things differently. We believe in being friendly, approachable, and transparent. We believe in communicating in plain English, without the legal jargon. We believe in being proactive, not reactive, and in doing what's right for you, not just what's right for our business. We believe in being contactable, whenever you need us, and in providing you with clarity on costs and practical solutions.
Our Values
We're committed to providing you with the highest level of service, every time. We're committed to being friendly, approachable, and transparent. We're committed to communicating in plain English, and to being proactive, not reactive. We're committed to doing what's right for you, not just what's right for our business. And we're committed to being contactable, whenever you need us.
Overview of Reviews
The reviews are largely positive, with 15 out of 16 reviewers giving 5-star ratings. The sole negative review highlights issues with document handling and communication.
Positive Feedback
Many reviewers praised the professionalism, efficiency, and kindness of the staff at James Legal. They were commended for their clear communication, prompt responses, and ability to explain complex legal matters in an understandable way. Several reviewers specifically mentioned staff members, such as Rebecca Sutton, Nicky Mounsor, Byron Swarbrick, and Dominic Hudson, who were exceptional in their services.
Negative Feedback
The sole negative review mentioned issues with document handling, with documents being scanned onto the wrong case file or lost altogether. The reviewer also experienced difficulties in getting through to their conveyancer and received a penalty from HM Revenue & Customs due to the solicitor's failure to submit documentation on time.
