Receiving a solicitor’s letter or a court claim is rarely anyone’s idea of a good day. For many, the first instinct is to put it to one side, perhaps in the infamous ‘important things I’ll deal with one day’ drawer or under a pile of junk mail and takeaway menus. Some people even give it the full grand tour: from desk to handbag to car glovebox and back again, without ever being opened.
Unfortunately, this ‘ostrich’ approach of burying one’s head in the sand never ends well in the legal world.
At SAS Daniels we’ve seen it all, claims handed over to us the day before a court hearing, correspondence unopened weeks after arriving and frantic phone calls starting with the words, ‘I’ve just remembered this letter I received a while back…’.
Acting at the last minute doesn’t just make life stressful; it could potentially jeopardise your legal position. Deadlines in litigation are strict, and if missed, the opposition may gain the upper hand before we’ve even had the chance to roll up our sleeves.
Equally important is giving us the whole story and not an abridged version. Clients can sometimes try to ‘tidy up’ their problems before bringing them to us but withholding documents or drip-feeding information just ties one hand behind our back. Think of us as builders, we need all of the bricks before we can construct something solid, even the battered and chipped ones. Sometimes it’s those imperfect pieces that can turn out to be the most important.
By acting promptly and providing comprehensive information, you give us the best chance to protect your position, negotiate effectively and avoid unnecessary costs. The sooner we know what we’re dealing with, the more tools we have at our disposal, whether that means heading off a dispute before it escalates or preparing a robust defence on your behalf.
When any form of legal paperwork arrives, swift action really is the safest step. By contacting us early, you give yourself the best chance of resolving matters efficiently and cost-effectively.
What may first appear daunting can usually be managed and we are here to guide you through every stage.
Receiving a solicitor’s letter or a court claim is rarely anyone’s idea of a good day. For many, the first instinct is to put it to one side, perhaps in the infamous ‘important things I’ll deal with one day’ drawer or under a pile of junk mail and takeaway menus. Some people even give it the full grand tour: from desk to handbag to car glovebox and back again, without ever being opened.
Unfortunately, this ‘ostrich’ approach of burying one’s head in the sand never ends well in the legal world.
At SAS Daniels we’ve seen it all, claims handed over to us the day before a court hearing, correspondence unopened weeks after arriving and frantic phone calls starting with the words, ‘I’ve just remembered this letter I received a while back…’.
Acting at the last minute doesn’t just make life stressful; it could potentially jeopardise your legal position. Deadlines in litigation are strict, and if missed, the opposition may gain the upper hand before we’ve even had the chance to roll up our sleeves.
Equally important is giving us the whole story and not an abridged version. Clients can sometimes try to ‘tidy up’ their problems before bringing them to us but withholding documents or drip-feeding information just ties one hand behind our back. Think of us as builders, we need all of the bricks before we can construct something solid, even the battered and chipped ones. Sometimes it’s those imperfect pieces that can turn out to be the most important.
By acting promptly and providing comprehensive information, you give us the best chance to protect your position, negotiate effectively and avoid unnecessary costs. The sooner we know what we’re dealing with, the more tools we have at our disposal, whether that means heading off a dispute before it escalates or preparing a robust defence on your behalf.
When any form of legal paperwork arrives, swift action really is the safest step. By contacting us early, you give yourself the best chance of resolving matters efficiently and cost-effectively.
What may first appear daunting can usually be managed and we are here to guide you through every stage.