Cohen Cramer Issue Advice to people Who May Be A Victim Of A Legal Firm That Has Closed Down

URMSTON, U.K. - May 9, 2013 - PRLog -- Involvement in legal proceedings can be stressful without the added implications of your firm closing down. Here at Cohen Cramer, we can assist you with retrieving your files and continuing with your case and will make this process as smooth as possible with minimum disruption.

To assist you, here are the most frequently asked questions should this scenario arise:

What happens to my papers and how do I get them back?

If a solicitor has closed their practice, then they have a duty to manage the closure in an efficient and responsible way. They should, in an ideal world, write to you and let you know how to retrieve your papers.

In the event that this is not the case and you cannot contact your former solicitor, you may need to notify the Solicitors Regulation Authority for them to intervene and take steps to recover your documents. We can assist in this procedure and in the interim, take steps to liaise with you, the Court and all other parties involved in your claim to ensure that your claim is not prejudiced.

What happens to the money that I have paid on account to my former firm?

Again, as with your papers, your former solicitor has a duty to pay out all disbursements, bill for any outstanding costs and account to you for the remainder of any monies held before closing their practice. As this is not always the case, we can again assist in notifying the Solicitors Regulation Authority and instruct them to intervene. The Solicitors Regulation Authority has the power to examine your former firm’s accounts and return any money to you which they are holding.

What will happen to my no win no fee agreement?

If your case is being conducted under a No win No fee agreement, it is likely that that agreement will come to an end on the firm closing down. In these circumstances, we believe it is essential that you seek advice from another solicitor. Here at Cohen Cramer we can give you advice on how best to protect your interests, how your case can be concluded and on what terms

What if my case is urgent?

We can take instructions from you in the interim and notify all other parties and the Court as to the current difficulties. Once we have ascertained the position of your case, we can take steps to resolve any missed deadlines as a result of your former solicitor’s closure.

If any of the above issues apply to you, do not hesitate to contact a member of our experienced dispute resolution team immediately so we can assist you in getting your case back on track.

About Cohen Cramer

Our team of experienced professional solicitors would be happy to discuss any potential claim you may have against the negligence of another solicitor, or in the transfer from an insolvent legal practice.

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http://www.cohencramer.co.uk