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“Do you remember Julia Roberts’ character in the film Erin Brockovich?” asked founder of Truth Legal Solicitors in Harrogate. “She was a personal injury attorney, fighting the big corporations who had...
View Article15 Ways To Stay Safe On Holiday
While going on holiday is something we all look forward to, and it should be a time for fun and relaxing, a holiday is statistically a time where we are more susceptible than normal to injuries and...
View ArticleProspects Of Successful Surgery: A Case Of Over-Egging The Pudding?
When a patient consults a doctor about proposed surgery, the doctor must not be overly optimistic on the success of the proposed surgery. A doctor’s number one duty is to act in the best interest of...
View ArticleHarrogate Solicitor’s Views on the Brexit Impasse
In this blog, Harrogate Solicitor and current President of Harrogate District Law Society, sets out his personal views on the Brexit deadlock. I confess: I’m a total political nerd, as nerdy as it...
View Article10 Things To Know Before Signing A Statement of Truth
As a Claimant in a claim, or a witness on behalf of the Claimant, the Court rules require various documents to be signed by a “Statement of Truth”. This applies to various court documents “Claim Form”,...
View ArticleHow Do I Apply For A Pay Rise At Work?
In the UK, if you are an ‘employee’, how much you are paid is governed by your contract of employment. The government sets minimum levels of pay which apply to most people – the National Living Wage,...
View ArticleMental Toughness: A Choice We Make
“It’s not what life does to you that is important, but what you do with what life does to you”. The words of this Chinese proverb apply equally to work and home life. Recently having encountered a bump...
View ArticleCurious Conversations – The Power of Personal Coaching
As an advocate for their clients, lawyers must develop a wide range of skills, over and above an expert knowledge of their legal field. These “soft”, often intangible, skills include the ability to...
View ArticleWhy Being Honest & Ethical Has Made Us 5 Star Rated
You probably know by now that our ethos is built upon an honest and ethical approach to law. It has been like this since day one, when I founded Truth Legal 7 years ago. We always wanted to do things...
View ArticleWhat Happens if You Die Without a Will?
Thinking about what could happen after you are gone is never going to be the most cheerful of topics. It often feels easier to ignore rather than to confront and make plans for it. As such, making a...
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