Introducing Harvey McKibbin Solicitors [Archive]

UK Solicitors

30th March 2010, 13:48

Hi All

I am still nursing rapped knuckles having been censored for putting our phone number on my posts!

So, here goes with my non-spammy, non-advertising, not-in-any-way-too-overtly self-promoting but otherwise singing and dancing Introduction.

As you can see we are a law firm - and a damn good one too!

The senior staff have a "Magic Circle" background. (For those that are confused by this we aren't ex-magicians; it means we used to work in the City for one of the world's biggest firms - known to lawyers as "The Magic Circle".)

Because we have this background and culture it means that we provide the kind of services and service you'd expect of a big City firm, but at "Provincial" prices.

We also offer what I believe is truly unique amongst UK firms in that we give clients a 110% guarantee (ie if they aren't happy they get a full refund of our fees plus 10% to apologise for not living up to expectations).

Clearly we do this becasue we expect to deliver 100% of the time, and I'm very glad to say not one client has ever asked for their money back - which should tell you something.

Anyway, I'm now wondering if I am straying into "advertising" again (I'm a bit sick of typing stuff to find somebody with a "rubber" following behind and wiping out my beautiful prose)!

So - we don't do criminal law, and we are also not the people to contact if you need complex family law advice.

Otherwise, you can come to us in confidence that we'll do a good job for you - becasue if we don't we won't charge you!

You can find out all our contact details by looking for Harvey McKibbin Solicitors on Google - where you'll also see that our clients really do love us!

Anyway, I guess that is enough from me. Please do ask me any questions you like and I will do my best to give you the answers you need.

Mnay thanks for reading - and very best wishes in all your ventures large and small,

The Team at Harvey McKibbin

KELKEL

30th March 2010, 14:11

Hello

ha ha - I also know what you mean about posts being deleted.... I put my website address on one offering advice for someone to take alook an its was erased - oh well.

We have already said hello but just wanted to post to you.

Good luck, keep me posted on how things go from here - it will be interesting to see if any leads happen for any of us and how we all do going forward.:)

hdm

30th March 2010, 14:27

Just read your post, and I believe my earlier post was deleted for the same reason. We'll get the hang of it.

Dare I say "Have you tried handwritten direct mail" to draw people to visit your website? A handwritten letter almost compels you to read it. We are currently promoting this service, before handwriting becomes a lost art.

Good luck with your business.

UK Solicitors

30th March 2010, 15:02

Many thanks Kel

I'll keep in touch and I hope you have the greatest success yourself!

Talk soon

Brian

UK Solicitors

30th March 2010, 15:05

HDM

Many thanks - I think you're right about handwritten letters... we got rid of our franking machine so that envelopes are handwritten now for the same reasons.

All the very best of luck with your business - if you ever need to ask a question don't hesitate!

Best wishes

Brian

Zeno

30th March 2010, 15:14

Are you going to be posting in the legal section then?

I am sure we are always glad to see new experts even if they are lawyers....

sirearl

30th March 2010, 15:29

Because we have this background and culture it means that we provide the kind of services and service you'd expect of a big City firm, but at "Provincial" prices.

Hi so what are provincial prices.?

Earl

UK Solicitors

30th March 2010, 15:53

Hi so what are provincial prices.?

Earl

Hi Earl

That all kind of depends on what you're looking for... Generally we'd expect to quote you fees that are 25-30% lower than typical "London" prices.

Is there anything in particular you had in mind? :)

UK Solicitors

30th March 2010, 15:58

Hi Zeno

I guess so in the main... but I'm a different kind of lawyer and I'm interested in Internet marketing and SEO, and also do franchise consultancy and have a background in finance as well as law, so I can converse (at least semi-intelligently) on a few topics you might not expect form your average lawyer...

Oh... We're FIFA Football agents too - so if you want to natter about the beautiful game fire away! : )

Thanks for the welcome - even lawyers have feelings! (Somewhere deep, deep down...)

sirearl

30th March 2010, 15:59

Hi Earl

That all kind of depends on what you're looking for... Generally we'd expect to quote you fees that are 25-30% lower than typical "London" prices.

Is there anything in particular you had in mind? :)

So what are London prices.?

Earl

Zeno

30th March 2010, 16:05

but I'm a different kind of lawyer

What, an honest one?

(Just kidding. I see you have already posted on the legal forum and helpfully too it would seem)

UK Solicitors

30th March 2010, 16:28

So what are London prices.?

Earl

What particular legal advice are you asking the price for Earl?

UK Solicitors

30th March 2010, 16:32

Thanks Zeno

I've already been told off like a naughty schoolboy earlier, so in the words of Mr Friday from Dragnet, it's "just the facts" from here...

I am glad you think the posts are helpful!

Geoff T

30th March 2010, 16:38

So what are London prices.?

Earl

'London = inflated' YM - you know that - stop baiting...:D;)

UK Solicitors

30th March 2010, 16:43

Hey Geoff

Thanks! :)

Perhaps I should do a "Lawyer Joke" and see if that gets any good-will! :)

Geoff T

30th March 2010, 16:48

Hey Geoff

Thanks! :)

Perhaps I should do a "Lawyer Joke" and see if that gets any good-will! :)

Hey you (the team) - no problem...

Here's a challenge...

an 'Eagle' joke that:

a) Hasn't been heard before
b) Doesn't offend
c) Makes people LOL

No Pressure;):D

sirearl

30th March 2010, 16:49

'London = inflated' YM - you know that - stop baiting...:D;)

Not baiting just looking for a price list , anyone can say they are cheap means nothing without the facts.

I have a price list on all my sites.:)

OK maybe easier to ask how much an hour do they charge.?

Most solicitors I have come across seem to make a figure up based on there evaluation of what they think a client can pay.

Not saying the OP is in this class ,but most legal fee's are outrageous for such unskilled work.

Earl

Geoff T

30th March 2010, 16:50

but most legal fee's are outrageous for such unskilled work.

Earl

'unskilled'??? YM - let me know which river to pull you out of!!!:eek:

UK Solicitors

30th March 2010, 17:07

Earl

I never said we're "cheap" - just that we're great value compared to a similar skilled service in the City... We're very proud of the high quality work we do.

But I don't want to fight with you and you're entitled to you opinion if you think lawyers do "such unskilled work"... In fact there's nothing to ever stop a non-lawyer form "doing it themselves", if they are confident enough to do so...

Anyway, I'm posting on here offering free advice and opinion, so it doesn't get cheaper than that!:)

sirearl

30th March 2010, 17:08

'unskilled'??? YM - let me know which river to pull you out of!!!:eek:

Oh come on being a glorified librarian hardly equates to a brain surgeon or any other usefull skilled craft.:eek:

Fat lot of good it would do you being marooned on an island with a lawyer.:p

Back to basics laddie,and see what society needs.;)

Earl

UK Solicitors

30th March 2010, 17:10

Geoff

Not sure all 3 criteria can be met...! The one I was thinking of might offend a person who, let's say, was "looking to be offended"... LOL...

I'm a Lawyer not a Fighter! : )

: )

UK Solicitors

30th March 2010, 17:12

Librarians don't train for 7 years just to have the right to give an opinion...

But luckily everyone is entitled to theirs...

: )

Geoff T

30th March 2010, 18:19

Oh come on being a glorified librarian hardly equates to a brain surgeon or any other usefull skilled craft.:eek:

Fat lot of good it would do you being marooned on an island with a lawyer.:p

Back to basics laddie,and see what society needs.;)

Earl

Of course a layer is useful on an island YM - one more bit of wood - a bit of effort, and you have fire...:D

(kidding!)

Geoff T

30th March 2010, 18:20

Geoff

Not sure all 3 criteria can be met...! The one I was thinking of might offend a person who, let's say, was "looking to be offended"... LOL...

I'm a Lawyer not a Fighter! : )

: )

Didn't say it would be easy...:)

Geoff T

30th March 2010, 18:20

UK Solicitors

30th March 2010, 18:35

Tell you what Geoff - I'll pm you and if you think it meets criteria I'll share...:)

sirearl

30th March 2010, 18:42

Librarians don't train for 7 years just to have the right to give an opinion...

Now thats where I have a slight problem,see after 7 years training all you can give is an opinion seems bit of a waste to me.

most of us expect to know things for a fact after 7 years training..:p

Afraid the Legal profession has figged things up in this country good and proper starting with Mr G.Brown and all the other yo yo that make up most of the government.

Why on earth TGBP thinks someone from the legal profession has the abilities to run a country is way beyond me.:D

Earl

UK Solicitors

30th March 2010, 18:55

Well Earl

My opinion is free on here so you can take it or leave it :)

You can't say the price isn't right...:D

What vital-to-society role do you play then? ;)

UK Solicitors

30th March 2010, 18:57

It's worth just saying I don't endorse any politicians of any shade or creed since I'm being bracketed with a certain hapless Mr Brown... ;)

sirearl

30th March 2010, 18:59

Well Earl

My opinion is free on here so you can take it or leave it :)

You can't say the price isn't right...:D

What vital-to-society role do you play then? ;)

Oh me I am just a humble sewage engineer.:redface:

I think I'll make a bolt for the door.

Earl

UK Solicitors

30th March 2010, 19:05

S'all good Earl.

When people need you they really need you! :)

sirearl

30th March 2010, 19:12

S'all good Earl.

When people need you they really need you! :)

Only kidding I am a professional enricher with 50 years training.:rolleyes:

Earl

UK Solicitors

30th March 2010, 20:45

sirearl

30th March 2010, 21:38

50 years in marketing Earl...

I am impressed! :D

Who is your favourite marketing genius? I'm guessing you might be a fan of Ogilvy. I have a book on him that is in my "next read" pile...

What do you think of Gladwell and Godin?

I think there's amazing potential in marketing for law firms given the geriatric status of the mainstream thinking...

WE have an association with old baldy ,Ogilvy is old stuff no idea who Gladwell is.?:|

My favourite marketing Genius.

Modesty prevents me telling you.;)

Not sure how well the law on the net converts,but seems to be a few chasing it.

You need to find yourself a good SEO to cash in on it.:)

Earl

UK Solicitors

30th March 2010, 22:21

sirearl

30th March 2010, 22:32

Hi Earl

You like Purple Godin? Me too...

Malcolm Gladwell is a pretty good thinker too (in my opinion - which as a lawyer, we know is over-rated! :)).

Hmmm... you seem like a very interesting chap Earl...

As for SEO I do have someone, but I am taking some of it into my own hands because it is a lot of smoke and mirrors otherwise and the fundamentals remain obscured if you remain ignorant... but some of it is v v basic! I'm sure you'd agree :D

I notice that despite your antipathy to the Legal Brethren some of your mates here are lawyers...

As a member of the legal profession you must be well aware that what people say and what they do can be diametrically opposed.;)

Heavyweight SEO here,make you millions if your nice to me and I am nearly as cheap as a QC.:rolleyes:

Earl

Cornish Steve

30th March 2010, 22:42

Hi so what are provincial prices.?
...25-30% lower than typical "London" prices.So what are London prices.?
25-30% lower than typical "New York" prices.

Cornish Steve

30th March 2010, 22:44

Perhaps I should do a "Lawyer Joke" and see if that gets any good-will! :)
You didn't name your daughter "Sue", did you?

Welcome to the forums, and thanks for the entertaining intro. :)

Cornish Steve

30th March 2010, 22:45

WE have an association with old baldy ,Ogilvy is old stuff no idea who Gladwell is.?
You're right, Earl. For our generation, we're closer to Gladstone than to Gladwell.

sirearl

30th March 2010, 23:08

You're right, Earl. For our generation, we're closer to Gladstone than to Gladwell.

Who ate the thanks button.?:eek:

You speak for yourself.

I am still surrounded by dolly birds.:)

Unfortunately they are me grand kids.:eek:

Earl

UK Solicitors

30th March 2010, 23:23

Steve

My boy is named "Sue"... :)

UK Solicitors

30th March 2010, 23:27

Earl

I'm off to bed - but you are right about "talk"...

However...

If you're as good as you say then I have a small arsenal of very explosive ideas/domains waiting to be plundered/exploited...

Any yes - they are worth millions in the right hands! :)

(And that's NOT a lawyer joke...)

Let's talk tomorrow maybe...

sirearl

30th March 2010, 23:37

.

If you're as good as you say then I have a small arsenal of very explosive ideas/domains waiting to be plundered/exploited...

Any yes - they are worth millions in the right hands! :)

Now where have I heard that before.?:|

Oh yes on this forum 20 times a week.:eek:

My judge (Ooops) is google et al .

not moi.;)

Earl

P.S cracking site you have if you were a funeral director ,only 10 pages indexed what sort of interest do you have in SEO.?:eek::D

UK Solicitors

31st March 2010, 00:27

oldeagleeye

31st March 2010, 00:45

London Fees

£300 quid an hr partner. £200 senior or specialist. £150 Junior.

No wondor they gripe at £75 quid an hour legal aid or that is what it used to be. These figures are not of course what the typical solicitor earns. That is usually under £50K a year.

Not a fortune after tax if you live in London.

Mind you there is always the dream of becoming another Cherrie or Tony Blair and earning over $50,000 USD for an half hour after dinner speech.

BTW Brian. One would have expected a solicitor and expecially one from the magic circle to be a little bit more observant when reading a document or indeed forum post.

To ask what our Sir Earl does for a living the is not exactly what you would you call keeping your eye on the ball - is it. I mean it's in his signiture for gawns sake.

CHEAP CAR PARTS - VEHICLE WRAPPING.:eek:

Incidentaly. He also sees himself - as do many others as the top dog in this forum when it comes to SEO. Don't mess with him on the subject.:D

Welcome to the forum.

Robert

UK Solicitors

31st March 2010, 01:36

Hi Robert

Thanks for the message...

I think the rates you're quoting are may be a little out of date - when I was at A&O even the paralegal rates were... well a lot! :)

Anyway, even "on the clock" we're a lot cheaper than this - as I said in fact! But the majority of the work we do is at an agreed "fixed cost". (And nobody anywhere offers you our 110% guarantee!)

I did notice (just a little bit) SirEarl's disdain for lawyers and his "car wrapping" services - which I assumed were affliate links to begin with, hence my question - but we've become fast friends since then! :) (Haven't we Earl?)

You're so right about SEO GURUs - they all, each and every one, know what's best and it is always NOT what "the other guy has said"...

I'm no expert on it for sure but I am looking and learning... :D

UK Solicitors

31st March 2010, 01:39

BTW - why is that business people have insomnia...?

A conundrum...

oldeagleeye

31st March 2010, 01:47

I for one should have been born in the USA or Austalia.

Seriously. I have always enjoyed working at night and get more paperwork done than in the day.

Anyway good luck again.

UK Solicitors

31st March 2010, 02:04

I think I am the same Robert!

My God why am I still up? This UKBF thingy isn't going to help matters... :)

Thanks - and I'm sure you have many legal contacts but if by any chance you need us, or if there's anything we can do for you, do please ask - I fancy myself as a fledgling entrepreneur and I'm always really glad to talk to people with experience...

sirearl

31st March 2010, 07:41

Well Earl

You're the guru...

According to Market Samurai I have 210 pages indexed...

You're the guy promoting your expertise to me, let's face it.

I didn't come to you (in fact i don't know you although you remind me of Felix Dennis)...

So... are we taking this anywhere constructive or just jacking off...? :rolleyes:

I don't promote my expertise,never need to go punting for work as for being a Guru ,just an old country boy here.:|

Bragging,showing off,making a noise I will give you,but I blame google for that.:eek:

But never soliciting for work (Ooops).

These are the pages you have in googles main index:

http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=9iD&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-GB%3Aofficial&q=site%3Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.harveymckibbin.co.uk%2F*&btnG=Search&meta=&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=

Never trust the Japanese.;)

Earl

UK Solicitors

31st March 2010, 08:21

Morning Earl

Okey Doke. What do we need to do? :)

sirearl

31st March 2010, 08:27

Incidentaly. He also sees himself - as do many others as the top dog in this forum when it comes to SEO. Don't mess with him on the subject.:D

How insulting can you get.:eek:

You seem to have forgotten the world ,with maybe the exception of Tin and OWG.:p

Earl

UK Solicitors

31st March 2010, 08:56

What is that you do with Godin, Earl?

sirearl

31st March 2010, 12:07

What is that you do with Godin, Earl?

We share the same wig maker.:|

Earl

legaltemplates.eu

31st March 2010, 12:30

Hey UK Solicitors,

Was just looking at your site... but got an error here: http://www.harveymckibbin.co.uk/our-team.html

:(

sirearl

31st March 2010, 12:46

Hey UK Solicitors,

Was just looking at your site... but got an error here: http://www.harveymckibbin.co.uk/our-team.html

:(

Well of you had a site like that,you would be ashamed to show yourself to.

Purple porn sites are out of fashion.:eek:

Earl

UK Solicitors

31st March 2010, 13:11

Hi there leagltemplates - thanks for pointing that out... the site is pretty recent (even if it is our of fashion according to Earl)! That wee bit just needs some text and pics - but I have been reminded! :)

oldeagleeye

31st March 2010, 14:08

WHAT an earth is all this politeness Brian. If you go any further after Earls quips you might as well add to your signiture.

" Whatever you say. I remain your most umble servant my Lord Earl" :eek:

Don't be fooled by him then. The next thing he will be getting you to quote for conveyancing on his dolls houses. Number 1 on-line retailer of dolls housees is our Earl. Thanks to his SEO skills of course.

To be serious for a mo. Your personality is coming across fine Brian and it should be obvious the banter represents a warm welcome to this forum. I am sure we all second that and wish you good luck with your networking.

Robert

sirearl

31st March 2010, 14:22

To be serious for a mo. Your personality is coming across fine Brian and it should be obvious the banter represents a warm welcome to this forum. I am sure we all second that and wish you good luck with your networking.

Robert

Bog off Onslow if eh wants to call me Lord why stop him.?;)

Bit of a demotion though.:|

As I have said so many times research,research,research.:)

Earl

UK Solicitors

31st March 2010, 16:41

Hi Robert

I just try to "play nice" - unless hired to be nasty! :)

I always reckon its as easy to be friendly - and it does suit my personality better as you say. I once left a really sweet number in a great firm because I was being forced to do nothing but construction litigation - a brilliant money/bonus earner since it is always all on the clock at top whack but Jaysus you have to be a miserable, cantankerous fecker to do it for long (let alone enjoy it).

Anyway, I'm sure Earl is a nice guy (deep down)! :D

Thanks for the welcome to the forum - I really appreciate it. I'm enjoying it in here too - although I can see why you guys have acquired the "I have no life outside UKBF" status. It's kinda addictive, isn't it?

UK Solicitors

1st April 2010, 09:39

Hmmm

This shows I should be thinking a bit more about marketing, since this is the only place we're supposed to advertise...

I should obviously have included this in post No.1 but it has only just come to mind...

Here is a short video film of my lovely wife telling you all about us...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_oNjsFUiBI

Ta :)

UK Solicitors

2nd April 2010, 16:55

I've noticed several disputes in the legal forum arising out of the failure of new businesses to equip themselves with a Partnership Agreement or Shareholders Agreement...

As this intro forum is about new members I figured some will be new businesses (and even if you're not you should think about the above)!

Can't stress how important doing this is to not having stress further down the line - call it stitch in time saving nine hundred and ninety nine!! :)

Thanks all, for reading, and let us know if we can help you - we'd be delighted to do so and a chat is FREE! :)

UK Solicitors

6th April 2010, 11:05

One last thing as an "intro" I wonder if anyone seeking legal advice would like one of our HM£50 vouchers?

I'm trying to get head round aweber or I'd pop a link here, but in the meantime, if anyone wants one of these, please just email info@harveymckibbin.co.uk and put "£50! Please!" in the subject and we'll send you one (your choice of email pdf or real, live "note" in the post! :)

UK Solicitors

7th April 2010, 16:30

Dear All New Businesses...

I just had a wee bit of a brainwave... (perhaps)...

I know things are often very tight at the start cash-wise, but you will often need legal advice or, let's say, to register your trademark (should be seen as "life insurance for business")...

So... maybe we can help...

If you think we might be able to use your company's services perhaps we can barter what you do have - expertise we can use - for what you don't - cash, and you can begin in better shape, with more confidence than otherwise...

Sound good? email us at info@harveymckibbin.co.uk...

:D

UK Solicitors

9th April 2010, 09:36

Dear All

Hmmm... this is slightly embarrasing...:rolleyes:

Apparently some people have been having trouble with the info@ email address (or we have been having trouble at our end)...

First of all apologies - we're looking into why this might be so. Obviously it's rubbish to have a problem like this - so if you're someone who has sent something to info@ but not had a response please email us again at hkm@harveymckibbin.co.uk - this will most certainly work.

And to show our appreciation we'll give you a SECOND £HM50 note to spend with us, since we've put you out with our mistake. :)

axiaer

13th April 2010, 17:43

we've got very strict rules here in UKBF....

UK Solicitors

13th April 2010, 17:50

Thanks for the comment...

mariyin4347

17th April 2010, 18:36

hey, thanks for the attempt. Figured out it was an issue with the htaaccess.
One little thing I was suprised by on this forum was the lack of help. had someone reply.. crotch down? hmm
Even if the html,php coding section wasn't the most ideal spot, I had assumed atleast one person might know what the problem was.
It's ok though, the people at Wjunction were all over it in the manner of minutes.