Dronfield Online October 2011

By Anthony Long, chief executive of leading Sheffield solicitors, Taylor&Emmet LLP. Anthony is responsible for running the firm’s non-legal operations and leads a management team whose job it is to secure Taylor&Emmet’s position in the market. In this month’s column, he discusses the importance of putting in a good word...

We live in an age where information is more accessible than ever before. The internet is available to us at home, at work and even on the move – if you want to know the middle name of some z-list celebrity’s uncle’s mother, it is just a couple of clicks away.
  
So when it comes to using this wealth of information to make life’s important decisions, how do we sort the wheat from the chaff?
  
Recommendation is a powerful tool that can make or break a business. Whether you are trying to select a hotel, restaurant or solicitor, there are online forums aplenty on which satisfied and disgruntled customers can air their experiences.
   A simple internet search or browse through the telephone directory will present you with innumerable solicitors to choose from and if you don’t know anyone who has used a law firm in the past, how do you narrow them down?  
  
At Taylor&Emmet, the majority of our new business has always come from recommendation. We are extremely proud that existing and past clients are so satisfied with the service they receive that they are willing to pass our details on to a friend, family member or colleague. Now they are sharing their comments online. In fact, you can see what local people have to say about Taylor&Emmet by simply visiting www.tayloremmet.co.uk
  
The vast majority of us will need a solicitor at some point in our lives and after reputation, there are three key areas prospective clients look at when making a decision – convenience, quality of service and expertise.    
  
With offices in Sheffield city centre, Ecclesall Road and Dronfield, we have convenience covered, whilst our long and successful history speaks volumes of the service we provide. In a bid to make our advice even more accessible to local residents, we run free weekly personal injury and probate clinics at our Dronfield office.
  
We also boast experts in a diverse range of disciplines, from residential property and family matters to employment law and commercial litigation. Whether you are a business owner looking for specific corporate advice or an individual in need of legal assistance, we have the skills and depth of knowledge to help bring your issue to a satisfactory conclusion.
     
No two legal cases are ever alike, which is why we work closely with you to understand your requirements and tailor our advice to your circumstances. We believe that if you receive the best possible service at a competitive price, you are more likely to come back...and spread the word!

If you would like to know more about the personal or business legal services on offer at Taylor&Emmet, take a look at our website: www.tayloremmet.co.uk, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or telephone: (0114) 218 4000.