Legal help

[stressed out]

I have been receiving final demands and court orders from a solicitors on behalf of a former emloyer ( of 3 years ago!) They are claiming that i owe them a sum of money, which i know i don't as i have proofs and receipts etc! The thing is that this is from 3 years ago and i have received no correspondance from the former employers but all of a sudden received these final demands and court orders!! How can they send me final demands without sending me any previous ones?!

What i'd like to know is if i can approach a solicitor with all these letters, threats etc and my proof to resolve this, and how do i go about doing so? I really feel like suing for harrasment and lies!!

Can anyone help with this? Thanx

[acw]

Yes, of course you can approach a solicitor for advice in this matter.  This can be expensive though, so try finding a free Legal Advice Centre first.  If by sheer chance you are in the Manchester area then contact the University of Manchester Legal Advice Centre.  I'm not sure if I'm allowed to post our details up here, but if you google that phrase you get our details. 

 

If there is no Legal Advice Centre, go to the Citizens' Advice Bureau in your town or city.  They can always advise you in finding a solicitor. 

 

I hope it goes without saying that you can't just stroll into a solicitors' office with the documents, appointment necessary etc etc. 

 

Good luck!

[acw]

I think Andy and I have got a bit confused here about WHICH solicitor you wish to approach.  I thought you were looking for a solicitor to advise you.  I would strongly advise AGAINST approaching their solicitor directly without taking legal advice yourself.  Although Andy's advice about keeping calm and relevent etc if very very sensible and useful advice indeed. 

 

Again, good luck!

[Hgrove]

Your local Citizens' Advice Bureau should be able to direct you to a Law Centre or Legal Advice Centre.  Also other universities (other than Manchester) may have their own Legal Advice Centre.  If you have a Uni near you, you could try telephoning and asking.  I agree that you should not deal with your former employers' solicitors directly. However, while you are looking for someone who can advise you, I think it may be a good idea to write a brief note to your former employers' solicitors stating:  You dispute their claim.  You do not owe the money.  You are taking legal advice and they will be hearing from your solicitor shortly. Add no more than strictly necessary.  I say this because if they hear nothing from you it will be held against you.

[stressed out]

Thank you for your advice, you have all been very helpful. I agree with the great "Andy Hughes", whose name pops up quite alot on AB! Lol!  I do get a bit hot headed and have a short temper, so keeping my cool is definately the way to go. I will check out my local citizen's advice centre and also the mentioned website by "acw".

I will let you know how i get on. x