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33 reviews (2/5) and information for Hallows Associates Mold - PERMANENTLY CLOSED, Mold
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Abbey House, Chester Street, Mold, Flintshire, Mold, Clwyd, CH7 1EG
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General Legal advice
27/06/20 - Reviewed by Keith Billington
I reported this form of solicitors for fraud to the Legal Ombudsman Service in 2014. As one can see from the statistics of the Legal Ombudsman my complaint along with the vast majority of solicitors was rejected. The fraud was so great I was unable to peruse the matter further and had to advise I did not accept the decision. I believe if the Legal Ombudsman had found in my favour and properly investigated the matter in 2014 many more clients who have been subsequently defrauded by R Hallows would have been spared the problems of being defrauded by R Hallowd.
General Legal advice
06/10/18 - Reviewed by Dan Nixon
Top law firm. Apart from the stalking from the stalking from the staff it was a very nice place to carry out my IT duties. Will be greatly missed :( xox
General Legal advice
29/09/18 - Reviewed by Anonymous
The most unprofessional lawyer I’ve had the misfortune to deal with. Never took or returned any calls from me whilst dealing with probate. Do not touch with an electrified 10 foot barge pole!
01/10/18 - Response by Sss777
Well it's going to be a bit hard for people to 'touch them with a 10 foot electrified barge pole' when they were closed down 8 months ago????
General Legal advice
09/05/18 - Reviewed by Anonymous
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/law-firm-ordered-shut-down-14315653.amp
General Legal advice
18/03/18 - Reviewed by Susan
I did some "urgent" professional work for Hallows solicitors in April 2016 and I have not been fully paid yet. A Court order has been issued for the unpaid work and this has been ignored also a mediation attempt and phone calls ignored. I anyone works for this organisation I suggest you ask for payment in advance.
General Legal advice
03/03/18 - Reviewed by Anonymous
The service was appalling. He cost me and my colleagues a great deal of time and money. I strongly suggest that you avoid his sometime accountant partner Andrew Tate of 22 Kensington Place, Imperial Terrace, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM3 1HL linked to a company called CIN Energy. He is an utterly unreliable fantasist and serial liar.
Will and probate
22/02/18 - Reviewed by Ian
Unfortunately the bad practices used by this solicitors means that a simple will not requiring probate, which could have been dealt with with on letter to the bank has not been completed. Dealings with them has resulted in lost mail, non returned phone calls and letters requesting information previously supplied. (to bump up the costs?).
Fortunately the Solicitors Regulation Authority has shut them down.
Unfortunately the case was never resolved, but at least no new customers will be subject to the inadequacy of Mr Hallows and his pre-programmed staff.
General Legal advice
12/01/18 - Reviewed by Anon
I am having the same problems as other reviewers, my calls are not being returned, the person I need to speak to is either out of the office off sick or on the phone, unable to make an appointment to see anybody as Richard Hallows diary is not available.
This has being going for nearly five months. After taking advice from the Law Society l have no other option but to make a formal complaint about them.
Personal injury
27/12/17 - Reviewed by Anonymous
Avoid at all costs. I provided the practice with substantive information and immediately agreed to take on case. However, after four months have elapsed I have not been provided with legal advice or any progress update. One appointment was made but this was cancelled at late notice due to the staff member being sick. Furthermore, whenever I attend the office the person dealing with my case is either on the phone or out of the office. No replies are received to my telephone calls and emails.
I anticipate the non-service is entirely contrived and practice tacitly wish for me to engage another solicitor and then charge a substantive cancellation fee.
Personal injury
21/12/17 - Reviewed by Jonathan Thomas
Shocking, just been told by Richard Hallows to get out of his office. He’s currently sat on thousands of my daughters personal injury settlement. No one returned calls for weeks and case worker never available.
Personal injury
21/12/17 - Reviewed by Jonathan Thomas
Shocking, just been told by Richard Hallows to get out of his office. He’s currently sat on thousands of my daughters personal injury settlement. No one returned calls for weeks and case worker never available.
General Legal advice
07/11/17 - Reviewed by Anonymous
Absolutely appalling - they are the worst Solicitors practice that i have ever dealt with. They lie, ignore you and the service is beyond bad. DO NOT USE THIS FIRM
Medical negligence
07/09/17 - Reviewed by JOANNE
DO NOT USE THIS PLACE YOU WILL BE IGNORED AND FOBBED OFF FOR YEARS ABOUT CLAIMS NO ONE WILL BE THERE TO HELP OR TO CALL BACK
General Legal advice
07/09/17 - Reviewed by Anonymous
This company is appalling they have been dealing with my partners case for 2years now and every week he rings up for update and no one there to speak to or no one rings back for 2 years what sort of firm is this ???????? rang receptionist and she always says the file handler isn't at her desk what for 2 years really, very very strange i feel strongly that something doesn't seem right....niot sure what to do so going to approach another solicitors to see where my rights are in regards to being ignored about a claim for 2years plus
Conveyancing/property
23/06/17 - Reviewed by Milly
I really wish I'd read the many reviews before choosing a local company as they would have put me off completely. They do not return calls/emails etc and you practically have to threaten them with the Legal ombudsman to get anywhere.
So disappointed!
Conveyancing/property
05/04/17 - Reviewed by Caitlin
My partner and I used Hallows for our conveyancing and everything went really well. I felt greatly supported by the whole team, especially Rhian who was always available to answer my queries quickly and professionally. A knowledgeable and friendly firm.
General Legal advice
08/03/17 - Reviewed by Disgruntled
Funny isn't it how most of the reviews are poor and then, all of a sudden, several appear. And all posted on the same day! Hmmm...
Conveyancing/property
27/01/17 - Reviewed by Shelly
I have to say excellent in every way and indeed, more or less kept my house purchase afloat due to the vendor's useless solicitors, Sensible fee as well - would highly recommend.
General Legal advice
27/01/17 - Reviewed by Anonymous
The service was great, the staff were great, The price was very reasonable and worth every penny. I highly recommend Hallows Solicitors
Conveyancing/property
27/01/17 - Reviewed by Brian
Third time I've used Hallows for conveyancing and again everything went to plan, great service and completed within the timescale, thank you
Medical negligence
26/01/17 - Reviewed by Yvonne
Lindsey Pierce handled my case and advised me generally on my medical negligence claim over a period of some two years. Her advice was always detailed and accurate and was dealt with in an extremely professional and sympathetic manner. Although I ultimately abandoned my claim as it was not fully supported by the medical experts, and would use Hallows again if I needed a solicitor!
Conveyancing/property
26/01/17 - Reviewed by Carl
I found Hallows on the internet instructed them to deal with the sale of my house as they were local, they were professional and accessible, I have recommended them to friends and family.
Personal injury
04/11/16 - Reviewed by Annon
Possibly the worst solicitor I have ever had the misfortune of dealing with. My personal injury case has been settled but I still am awaiting the money for this. It has now been several months. Even the people that got my medical records have not been paid. Surely this is illegal?
22/11/16 - Response by Hallows
We do not currently have any outstanding settled cases.
We would request that you contact the office to discuss this matter, as clearly there is some confusion here.
We would kindly request that the review is removed as this is inadequate.
Conveyancing/property
17/03/16 - Reviewed by Anonymous
Without doubt this is the worst firm I have ever dealt with. I appointed them to act for me in the sale of a property and during the period of the sale:
a) they failed to respond to emails/phone calls other than to confirm 'we will get back to you'
b) they claimed that they hadn't received critical sale documentation from myself - when I pointed out these were all attached (as scanned in documents) to an email I had sent there was a deafening silence - no apology
c) in critical sale documents they misspelt the address of the property - their response was that I should sign the documents anyway as it wasn't really that important to get the spelling right (something I refused to do insisting they retype the documents!
d) despite quoting a fixed price (in writing) for undertaking the conveyancing of a property, upon completion they charged me £500 more than the quote. It took me almost 4 months to recover the money as initally they didnt respond to any phone calls/emaile/letters and it was only when I sent them a copy of their original quote letter that they admitted they were wrong - it still took 6 weeks to get the money after this
General Legal advice
24/09/15 - Reviewed by Anon
Worst solicitors I have ever used. Mr Hallows himself never seemed to work on the file he just seemed to get his staff to do his dirty work for him. Whenever myself and my husband called into the office he was never in.
Decided to take work elsewhere. I wouldn't even rate the man one star as he's that much of an idiot! Stay clear of this firm and take your money elsewhere. How it's not been black listed I will never know!!!
Conveyancing/property
11/08/15 - Reviewed by Anonymous
I allege that Ive used a lot of solicitors in my business- without doubt they are the worst never answer emails or calls and take forever-they even didn't tart my case because someone was off they started after the legal ombudsmen got involved- I suggest all reviewers complain to the legal ombudsmen to sort this company out- suggest stay clear do not use!!! http://www.legalombudsman.org.uk/
11/08/15 - Response by Anonymous
COMPLAIN ABOUT HALLOWS SERVICE SO OTHERS DO NOT SUFFER IF YOU RECEIVED BAD SERVICE YOU CAN STILL EMAIL THEM http://www.legalombudsman.org.uk/contact-us/#Contact-our-Legal-service-provider-team
11/08/15 - Response by Anonymous
COMPLAIN ABOUT HALLOWS SERVICE SO OTHERS DO NOT SUFFER IF YOU RECEIVED BAD SERVICE YOU CAN STILL EMAIL THEM http://www.legalombudsman.org.uk/contact-us/#Contact-our-Legal-service-provider-team
General Legal advice
09/01/15 - Reviewed by Anon
This solicitor does not reply to telephone calls ignores correspondence claims letters are no received overcharges and acts unprofessionally
Had to give one star for this to appear. No stars would be appropriate
General Legal advice
31/07/14 - Reviewed by anon
Steer well clear of this law firm they are unprofessional and do not answer phone calls or reply to e mails they are not even worthy of the one star I had to give them to write tis review !!!
General Legal advice
08/01/14 - Reviewed by Anonymous
Hallows at all times acted unprofessionally. Calls remained unanswered.Letters were ignored and at times it was claimed they were never received. Had to post letters by recorded delivery. Charges were excessive and never notified. Invoices never received for works done just demands for payment.
This is a very poor practice. Had to give one star to enable this to be sent. Should be no stars
Conveyancing/property
22/01/13 - Reviewed by Anonymous
Very poor service. During the process of buying my first home, i was not kept up to date on how things were going, calls and emails fell death ears. To top it all, after the final bill was paid to Hallows, i received a letter requesting i pay £136 extra as the last bill "was not final" and they calcualted it wrong. I felt they were exploting a young couple, i refused to pay the add-ons.
General Legal advice
24/08/11 - Reviewed by Anonymous
Hallows are the most unprofessional solicitor i have ever used, they do not communicate with you ignore your calls, ignore emails, never call you back if you call in are never available. Take months and months to sort your case out after you badger them or complain to the legal ombudsman
Conveyancing/property
01/03/11 - Reviewed by Anonymous
Didnt even notify land registry of my change of ownership and do not respond to even formal letters of complaint. DO NOT USE
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