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I have received court papers and need legal representation.

Read the deadline and hearing date first, then prepare the claim form, application, order or notice you received. A barrister may help with advice, drafting or representation where Direct Access is suitable, but some cases need a solicitor urgently.

Last reviewed: 4 July 2026. General information for England and Wales, not legal advice.

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The answer depends on the documents, urgency, procedural stage and what work you need. Use the checklist to make a quote request easier to assess.

  • Identify the court, claim number, response date, hearing date and what the document requires you to do.
  • Prepare the court papers, orders, statements, correspondence and key evidence.
  • Explain whether you need urgent advice, a defence or response, an application, negotiation support or hearing advocacy.
  • If the deadline is close, do not rely only on a quote request; seek urgent case-specific advice.

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This page is general information only. It is not legal advice about your individual circumstances, and it does not pause any court, tribunal or limitation deadline.

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