You need to upgrade your Flash Player.

More consumers are going online to find a solicitor

More consumers are going online to find a solicitor

7 April, 2010
 
More and more consumers are embracing the Internet as a route to finding a solicitor, according to new research commissioned by *Legallybetter.com from YouGov PLC.

While recommendations from friends, relatives, and colleagues are still by far the most important method of choosing a law firm or solicitor, Web sources are the next most important channels. 

Alongside general search engines like Google, Yahoo etc, the survey points to a clear interest in sites with consumer reviews and ratings of law firms and solicitors suggesting that word of mouth marketing about legal services is moving increasingly to the Web. 

The key results, based on responses from 2,266 adults, are:


• 61% of would take recommendations from friends, relatives, or work colleagues.

• The second most important method of choosing a solicitor – mentioned by 21% – is a search engine (Google, Yahoo etc).

• Web sites with independent consumer reviews and ratings of law firms and solicitors were the third most popular method – mentioned by 20%.

• Next in line would be advice from Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) and other local agencies noted by 18% of the survey, and then come traditional channels like Yellow Pages and other local directories mentioned by 16% of respondents.

• Some way behind are law firm price comparison sites - favoured by only 10% - suggesting that many are not convinced that law firms can be compared just on price. 

For more information please visit  www.Legallybetter.com

 

* As well as  (www.irn-research.com), a research company offering services for the legal sector.

 Their UK Legal Services Market report, which will be published on Friday 9th April, is a general overview of trends in the market and  retails at £350 as a PDF.

 

 

 

& more on Legal News & Events

& more

Best in Wrexham - Employment Law Fee Earner Wrexham 19-30k

Prime Legal

UK, Nationwide

JOIN THE TOP RANKS - LEGAL SECRETARY,

Prime Legal

UK, Nationwide

Business Development Manager

JHA Recruitment Consultancy

UK, London City

Commercial Accountant

JHA Recruitment Consultancy

UK, London City

High Profile Firm - Employment Solicitor 2-5PQE Manchester

Prime Legal

UK, Greater Manchester

Paralegal/Solicitor

Prime Legal

UK, West Midlands

Southampton Law Costs - Excellent Salary and Bens

Prime Legal

UK, Hampshire

LAW COSTS DRAFTSPERSON

Prime Legal

UK, Greater Manchester

Amazing Manchester Role - Law Costs Draftsperson

Prime Legal

UK, Greater Manchester

Cracking Costs Opportunity in Southampton - 20-30k

Prime Legal

UK, Hampshire

Join Leading Southampton Firm - Solicitor 40-65k+

Prime Legal

UK, Hampshire

EMPLOYMENT SOLICITOR - Cambridge 35-45,000

Prime Legal

UK, Cambridgeshire

web solutions from Business Hub