The Reasonable Adjustment vs Solicitor
Clear roles, zero confusion. We fill the cracks with plain-English support. Solicitors provide legal advice. Use both well, get better outcomes.
TLDR
Short version, if you need legal advice or representation, you need a solicitor. The Reasonable Adjustment helps you get ready, stay organised, and feel confident. We handle the translation and the prep so your time with a solicitor is used on what matters.
What We Are, and What We Are Not
What The Reasonable Adjustment Is
- Peer-led advocacy, navigation, and plain-English explanations
- Help to organise evidence, timelines, and communications
- Accessibility support and reasonable adjustment awareness
- Preparation for meetings with professionals
- Reality checks and strategy that respects your energy
What The Reasonable Adjustment Is Not
- We are not a law firm
- We do not provide legal advice
- We do not represent you in court or tribunal
- We do not draft formal legal pleadings
- We do not replace a qualified solicitor
When to Use Each
Use TRA when you need
- Help turning a messy situation into a clear timeline
- Guidance on how to talk to organisations without burning bridges
- Accessibility friendly support and reasonable adjustments
- Preparation before a solicitor meeting
- Someone to sanity check whether the next step is worth your energy
Use a Solicitor when you need
- Legal advice on your position and options
- Representation or formal letters on your behalf
- Documents for court or tribunal
- Assessment of merits and legal risk
- Regulated professionals with insurance and accountability
How We Work Together
The best outcomes happen when roles are respected. We prepare you. Your solicitor advises you. Everyone stays in their lane and you get a smoother path forward.
Analogy, the law is scaffolding. The solicitor engineers it. We walk with you around the site, point to the loose planks, and help you raise it with the right people before anyone gets hurt.
Representation Policy
We do not act as representatives for other people. The Reasonable Adjustment represents Kieron JH by extension of the platform, and that is the only representation we undertake.
In unique circumstances, and only with your explicit written consent, we may contact a third party on your behalf with a courtesy message. This is limited to clarification, signposting, or accessibility context. It is not legal representation, it is not legal advice, and it does not create a client relationship.
- We cannot represent you in court or tribunal
- We cannot give legal advice
- Anything we say is guidance made in good faith
Why the distinction matters
A solicitor trains for years, passes rigorous exams like the SQE, and is regulated to provide legal advice. That is a different job to peer support. It is also why we say this plainly. If you need legal advice, a solicitor is objectively the right choice.
Our role is complementary. We turn complexity into clarity, we help you pace yourself, and we make sure your evidence and communications are in good shape before you spend chargeable time with a lawyer. Efficient for you, helpful for them.
Quick FAQ
Is The Reasonable Adjustment a law firm?
No. We are a peer-led advocacy and navigation platform. No legal advice, no formal representation. Boundaries are clear so you stay protected.
Who do you represent?
We do not represent clients. We represent only Kieron JH by extension of this platform. In rare cases, with explicit written consent, we may send a courtesy message on your behalf. This is not legal representation.
Will you tell me if I need a solicitor?
Yes. If your situation needs legal advice or representation, we will say so clearly and help you find the right solicitor.
Can you draft letters for court?
No. We can help you organise facts and questions, but legal documents and advice come from a solicitor.
Boundaries and Disclaimer
The Reasonable Adjustment provides peer-led advocacy, navigation, and accessibility support. We do not provide legal advice, we do not act as your representative, and we are not regulated as a law firm. If you require legal advice you should instruct a qualified solicitor.