Complaints Procedure

Introduction
If you are dissatisfied with the service we have provided then you have the right to complain. The Legal Ombudsman service has been operational since October 6th, 2010 and is ultimately responsible for ensuring that complaints are dealt with appropriately. However, before you contact the Legal Ombudsman you must first register an official complaint with us. Normally, the Legal Ombudsman expects you to give us 8 weeks to try to resolve the matter. If after 8 weeks you are still disatisfied you can then involve  the  Legal Ombudsman. For more information on how the Legal Ombudsman works please  visit the Legal Ombudsman website  or download the Legal Ombudsman Guide to Making a Complaint (PDF).

Timescales
In normal circumstances you are required to register a complaint within one year.  You must then give us 8 weeks to try to resolve your complaint before contacting the Legal Ombudsman. A complaint to the Legal Ombudsman must normally be made within six months of the date of the conclusion of the Firm's complaints procedure. In summary:

• You must register your complaint with us within one year
• The Legal Ombudsman expects you to give us 8 weeks to try to resolve your complaint
• After this time, you can contact the Legal Ombudsman (but you must do so within 6 months)

Getting Started
To register a formal complaint, please write to us at the address below:

Richard Herne & Co. Solicitors
113 High Street
Staple Hill
Bristol
BS16 5HF