by Kris | Feb 12, 2014 | Direct Access Barristers, DIY Law, Landlord & Tenant, Non-legal help, Women & the Law
It’s been a while since this screen-shot (click to enlarge) prompted a Twitter bust-up (as reported on over at the Duchess of Hackney’s blog). But I thought I’d use this little exchange as an illustration of how people who are trying to do the right...
by Kris | Jan 30, 2014 | Criminal law, Direct Access Barristers, DIY Law, Motoring Law, Road Traffic law
I don’t think many people intentionally drive without a valid insurance policy – but I’ve met many who haven’t got to grips with the terms of their policy and find, when it’s too late, they’re not covered after all. If you’ve...
by Kris | Jul 6, 2013 | Direct Access Barristers, DIY Law, Miscellany, Private client criminal defence
Why do people still go to solicitors when they could instruct a Direct Access barrister for an upfront fixed fee? I think it might have something to do with the fact that Messrs Stobart & Co are making their pitch to the public at large. The trouble is, Direct...
by Kris | Aug 17, 2012 | Direct Access Barristers, Get qualified
I’ve been a big fan of David Boies ever since he appeared in Bush v Gore in 2000. He lost that case – but he’s the type of lawyer you’d trust with your life. Believe me – a rarity. So while I’m in the process of transitioning from...
by Kris | Jun 7, 2012 | Direct Access Barristers, DIY Law, Miscellany
I heart Mike Monteiro. Change “design” for “law” and “legal services” for a nice reminder of how lawyers should engage with clients.
by Kris | May 26, 2012 | Direct Access Barristers, DIY Law, Miscellany
Whenever legal pundits start talking about solicitor firm futures, they invariably trot out a comparison with high street opticians. Individual firms of solicitors will be either taken over or pushed out of the market. A one woman band simply will not have the...
