When considering making a request for a male claims solicitor, it’s important to consider that society does not accept gender discrimination of any kind – and a request for a male solicitor may be viewed as such. Furthermore, the 2010 Equality Act protects people against discrimination in the workplace – and a law firm may see your request as a breach of this. As such, it’s vital that you make your request with the best intentions, and explain why you want your case to be handled by a male solicitor.
Most law firms will consider your request, but there’s no guarantee you’ll get the desired outcome. As well as the challenges mentioned above, some law firms simply won’t have enough male solicitors in order to accept your request. In this instance, you’ll have to make do with what you get, so to speak. Or, so long as you haven’t signed an agreement, you are free to make contact with another law firm and make your request again.
Does Gender Really Matter?
You might wish to request a male solicitor for a variety of reasons. The most common reason is that the circumstances of your accident, or the type of injury you’ve sustained, is embarrassing for you to discuss in female company. This is perfectly fine – it’s a legitimate reason for making a request for a male solicitor.
However, it’s important to consider the fact that the gender of your solicitor will have no bearing on the outcome of your claim. All genders are equal and no gender is superior to the other, meaning you can expect that same professionalism from a female solicitor as you would a male solicitor. What’s more, all genders of solicitor have heard and seen it all, so there’s nothing for you to be uncomfortable about – plus, solicitors are not there to judge, they are there to offer legal advice and to act in the best interests of their client.
So gender doesn’t matter. What does matter though is a solicitor’s level of experience and their success rate. Ideally, you want to take on the services of a solicitor who has handled a number of cases similar to yours with a positive outcome. UK Claim Lawyers (enter site) for example will hand your case to a solicitor who’s hand-picked as the best person for the job, based on the types of cases they’ve handled and your individual circumstances. They can also consider your request for a male solicitor, however there’s no guarantee that it’ll be fulfilled – there’s only so many solicitors in the UK! To find out more about how UK Claim Lawyers can help you, call them on 0800 157 1438.