Serverity vs Solicitor: A Real Cost Comparison
2026-03-105 min read
The Cost of Legal Representation
Average UK solicitor rates range from £200-£500+ per hour. For a typical County Court claim:
| Stage | Solicitor Cost (est.) |
| Initial advice | £500-£1,000 |
| Pre-action protocol | £1,000-£2,500 |
| Issuing proceedings | £750-£1,500 |
| Case management | £1,000-£2,000 |
| Disclosure | £1,500-£3,000 |
| Witness statements | £1,000-£2,500 |
| Trial preparation | £2,000-£5,000 |
| Trial (1 day) | £2,000-£5,000 |
| Total | £10,000-£22,000+ |
The Smart Approach
Use Serverity to prepare everything, then hire a solicitor for targeted review:
| Component | Cost |
| Serverity Professional (monthly) | £89 |
| AI-assisted document preparation | Included |
| AI audit and review | Included |
| Solicitor review (1-2 hours) | £300-£600 |
| Total | £389-£689 |
That's a potential saving of over £10,000.
Why This Works
Serverity handles the time-consuming groundwork:
A solicitor can then review the prepared materials in 1-2 hours instead of building everything from scratch.
Important Note
This approach works best for straightforward claims in courts and tribunals. Complex cases, criminal matters, and cases involving children should always have full professional representation.