Pro Employment Law Avis 

Lee was excellent throughout the process. During a very stressful and emotional time, he stayed pragmatic, logical, and reassuring. His clear advice and calm approach made a real difference.

Lee was patient and pragmatic. Easy to talk to, very knowledge and kind.

Lee took time out of his busy schedule to discuss the case. His advice was clear and professional. He is very knowledgeable and his advice was both helpful and reassuring at a very stressful time.

Lee is truly amazing, not only is he incredibly knowledgeable, but he is also empathetic and considerate. I feel privileged to have met him and to have had him act on my behalf.

I instructed this one-person employment law practice, working out of the North East of England, to assist me with a complex employment dispute. I paid £7,800 on 23 October 2024.

On 5 November, I received an email from the respondent’s solicitor raising the possibility of costs against me. I contacted the practice immediately to seek advice and was told the director was busy and would respond when available. This was within the cooling off period.

I spoke to him on 12 November, outside the cooling-off period but within 14 working days of payment. I was advised to continue “if I believed in my case”, but I was not provided with clear written advice or a defined legal strategy at that stage.

On 13 November, the director contacted me asking to speak to me.

On 14 November, following further contact, I was advised to settle. From my perspective, the change in advice over a short period was difficult to understand.

I felt let down by the service and the level of client care I experienced, and I felt the firm dropped their duty of care towards me. My personal view was that the firm was more motivated by fees charged than providing a good level of service to me. The director was far too happy to take my money.

Following a previous review, I received a response which I found concerning. These included comments to make reports of harassment against me, and mental health slurs. Despite this abuse, he sued me for an additional £10,000 and lost his case, as he couldn’t evidence my review had caused him any serious harm. He is a barrister, and his case was weak and poorly pleaded from the outset.

Recommendation:

My recommendation would be to consider alternative providers for employment matters. If I could have given no stars, I would have done. All the reviews on this page lack detail, and this should impact on your decision making here.

Mr. Lee Betchley dealt with me in a professional way and showed patience and understanding.
Many thanks for your excellent work.

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10 stars knew his stuff
Great advice give this man a try

Really excellent

I have had a few lawyers work on my case and know a few personally too. However, I am yet to come across anyone that matches Lee Betchley's work ethic and service. His dedication and professionalism towards the case have been second to none. In this technology-driven world, Lee takes the time out of his busy schedule to call and discuss the email he has sent, or is about to send; informing one on every little detail that may/may not be discussed at the hearing. To say the least, he is and will be the go-to counsel for the family, if ever needed.