law/legal centres in UK

[Mr Moon]

I have a potential litigation relating to a property law issue which I need to get resolved and approached a solicitor to get some professional advice. I was told that his charges were �170 an hour (+ VAT) and that I should budget for a 3 hour meeting. I wasn't expecting free advice, but I frankly can't afford �600-odd at this stage. Are there law centres/legal centres where advice can be sought from experienced law professionals where the costs are much lower, and if so, what are they called?

[Pigletion]

http://www.college-of-law.co.uk/about-the-coll ege/legal-advice.html

Might help? They should at least know the facts and the relevant laws, which you could then take to your solicitor.

[Mr Moon]

Thanks, that's certainly one avenue!

[Nosha123]

do you have legal cover with your home insurance policy? This would cover lawyers fees if you do.

[marval]

Or Citizens Advice might give you quick free advice.

[annie49]

Do the 'Citizen Advice' not have lawyers. Our CAB used to have a lawyer who came in one night a week ---- I wouldn't say their advice would be free.but maybe a lot less than the one you have been quoted

[stonekicker]

do some digging online also. there are some pretty sage people on here who may also be able to point you in the right direction. good luck x

[Mr Moon]

CAB was my first thought but these days it seems to involve a premium rate phone line - I'd prefer to do some online research on this as there's a lot to explain to whoever I can find to go through this with - thanks, all, for the suggestions.

[Pigletion]

I just found the local CAB, using the CAB website, and the phone number was just a local one with the same area code as me.

[Nhozu]

Look at some universities round you. they sometimes have a free law clinic which might help you