Law-enforcement officials were watching for looting, as well as for harassment of tornado victims by repair service companies and other solicitors.

Many such BESs are small and arranged on a local basis by accountants or solicitors.

He was frequently called upon by solicitors to present cases, whether alone or with a KC, and at the height of his career was earning over £20,000.

Again, implementation of the Pearson Report would put an end to many compensation claims handled by solicitors.

In his final report four years later he called for more vigorous action by the Law Society to reduce delays by solicitors acting as executors.

"Was being paid to conduct the study by solicitors representing parents who believed their children had been harmed by MMR".

Specialist lay representation tended to be more successful than representation by solicitors and barristers.

The single largest cause of complaint is delay by solicitors in the handling of client matters.

Further, its involvement made more likely the necessary free provision by solicitors of their services.

There is sometimes reluctance by solicitors and relatives to use the procedure, but it can be invaluable.