Introducing Harvey McKibbin Solicitors

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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
 
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.:)
 
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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.
 
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Many thanks Kel

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

Talk soon

Brian
 
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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
 
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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....
 
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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? :)
 
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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...)
 
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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!
 
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Hey Geoff

Thanks! :)

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

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

But luckily everyone is entitled to theirs...

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