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Using the law

Can I afford a solicitor?
I want to obtain legal advice but have no experience of dealing with solicitors and therefore no idea of the costs involved...

Using the small claims court
I want to recover a debt of £500. Should I go to a small claims court myself or use a solicitor?

Recovering debts
I accepted four weeks work on a non-Equity contract. Two months after I have yet to receive a penny of my promised wages...

Payments for bogus job offers
I answered an advertisement from a company offering theatrical services. I have since received no response to my letters and cheque...

Union useage in workplace disputes
Is it always a good idea to use my union in the event of a workplace dispute?

Enforcing claims court action
I won a court action against a producer who owed me money. How do I enforce this judgment?

Specialist solicitors
I have been working successfully in the industry for a number of years and still use a firm of high street solicitors. I have been told I ought to use a firm which specialises in my line of work. Is this necessarily true?

Additional charges made by entertainer
I have hired a children's entertainer who says he will charge me an additional sum for every parent who is present at my daughter's birthday party. Can he do that?