We are one of the very earliest established legal practices in the country

We offer an ‘open door’ service to our clients and all the legal work conducted in our offices is carried out by or under the supervision of our solicitors.

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WHO ARE TINN CRIDDLE?

As country solicitors, we believe it is important the firm’s Partners live and work in the local communities we serve.

We are and always have been a bit different from other law firms. One of the distinguishing features can be seen in our billing targets, or rather the lack of them! We offer an ‘open door’ service to our clients and all the legal work conducted in our offices is carried out by or under the supervision of our Partners with whom you will have direct contact.

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Private Clients

We work closely with individuals and families to provide the best legal help and advice around your needs. No matter if you are buying a new home or looking to leave your family in the best care with our will services, our expert team are on hand to help.

Business Clients

No matter your legal need, our dedicated business team are here to help with all your enquiries.

Discover traditional values make the perfect experience.

We do not accept service by fax or email and welcome all telephone enquiries in relation to the services we provide. If however you would prefer to make your enquiry by email, please do so using the fields below and include your telephone number so we can call you back.

Alford

01507 462882

Spilsby

01790 756810

Sutton-On-Sea

01507 443043

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What can Tinn Criddle do for you?

Will my case be dealt with by a Partner?

Yes. All the legal work in our offices is carried out or supervised by a Partner or senior members of our team with whom you will have direct contact at all times. All solicitors in private practice must hold a Practising Certificate issued by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Amongst other things, this ensures that in the unlikely event that anything should go wrong, there is insurance to protect you.

How do I prepare for my initial meeting?

If we have not acted for you before, or even if we have but do not yet have identification evidence for you, you will need to bring to your first interview (1) your passport or modern driving licence with a photograph and (2) a domestic utility account or bank statement showing your current address. We have to have this to comply with very strict anti-money laundering regulations. Where we are acting for you in connection with the purchase of a property, we will also require proof of source of funds.

How quickly will I be able to have an appointment?

According to the urgency of your legal business, you can expect to have an appointment within a matter of days. Naturally, in urgent cases our Partners and senior members of the team will be able to see you out of normal office hours.

How much will it cost?

Charges vary quite substantially between different firms of solicitors for different types of work. Experience and expertise of the solicitor and the complication of the work are crucial factors. By special arrangement we would not charge for the first, short, interview when we would weigh up what is involved in your case. At this stage neither you or our firm would be under any obligation. It is very important however at that stage that both you and we know of the kind of cost your case might involve. You can expect us to provide information about this but, in any event, you should ask. Our terms of business including information about the cost will be confirmed in writing.

Will I be able to speak to my solicitor in person or over the telephone?

Yes. We regard it as important that you can speak directly to the fee earner handling your case. Of course, he or she will not always be immediately available but other staff in the office will take a message for you and your call will be returned. Only exceptionally would this not be possible on the same day.

Setting up a home with your partner

Moving in with your partner or buying a house together can seem like an exciting prospect. However, few couples realise how risky their situation can be from a legal point of view. Although it may seem outdated, unmarried couples are not protected by Law in the same way that married couples or civil partners are.

Contrary to many clients’ belief, common law marriage does not exist. Sadly, by the time people realise this, it is often too late – the relationship breaks down or a partner dies and it is only then when they realise that they do not have any legal protection.

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COMMERCIAL TENANTS

Ensuring landlords and tenants are on the same page

We know how important it is to make sure your tenant is happy and following their set responsibilities. Our team advise both commercial Landlords and Tenants about all aspects of the Landlord and Tenant relationship. We can assist you with such things as; the preparation of business/commercial Leases, the renewal of business Leases (both opposed and unopposed) including the service of notices and counter-notices, advising on rent arrears and much more.

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