Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Ulverston
Hart Jackson & Sons, established in 1858 by Stephen Hart Jackson, has maintained a legacy of legal excellence across five generations of family leadership. Our firm specialises in delivering comprehensive legal services tailored to the needs of both longstanding and new clients, with a focus on conveyancing, family law, general litigation, and personal injury cases. We prioritise a client-centric approach, combining professionalism with accessibility to ensure clients feel supported throughout their legal matters. Our solicitors are fully qualified and experienced, providing clear, expert guidance in high-stakes transactions such as property purchases, divorce settlements, and complex litigation.We offer free initial consultations to identify cost-effective solutions and utilise legal expenses insurance where appropriate. With a deep understanding of local community needs, we maintain a tradition of reliability and transparency, supported by regulatory oversight from the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Our commitment to quality is reflected in client testimonials praising our efficiency, expertise, and compassionate service delivery.
Services
Conveyancing
Family Law
General Litigation
Personal Injury
Wills & Probate
Commercial Disputes
Estate Administration
Highlights and features
- Five generations of family-led legal expertise since 1858
- Free half-hour consultations for tailored solutions
- Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for quality assurance
- Specialist knowledge in local property and family law matters
- Proven track record in complex litigation and personal injury cases
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Excellent service
Knowledgeable solicitors
Successful case outcome
Compassionate approach
Efficient conveyancing
Services
Conveyancing
We handle residential and commercial property transactions across England and Wales, including sales, purchases, remortgages, and leasehold transfers. Our solicitors provide clear guidance on agricultural land deals, declarations of trust, and property fraud prevention. With decades of experience, we ensure smooth processes for high-value transactions while maintaining competitive pricing.
Family Law
Our specialists manage divorce proceedings, financial settlements, pre-nuptial agreements, and child custody arrangements. We approach sensitive cases with empathy while maintaining legal rigor, offering alternative dispute resolution options. Clients benefit from our deep understanding of complex family dynamics and inheritance act claims, supported by strong recommendation-based referrals.
General Litigation
We represent clients in commercial disputes, debt recovery, boundary conflicts, and professional negligence claims across Cumbria. Our approach combines strategic litigation with cost-effective solutions, including no-win-no-fee agreements where appropriate. The team handles landlord-tenant issues, contract disputes, and inheritance battles with a focus on achieving practical outcomes.
Personal Injury
We specialise in road traffic accidents, workplace injuries, medical negligence, and industrial disease claims. Cases are handled on a no-win-no-fee basis, with strict independence maintained by refusing referral fees. Our solicitors ensure maximum compensation recovery while prioritising clients' interests in fatal accident inquests and criminal injury claims.
Wills & Probate
Our experts draft wills, establish lasting powers of attorney, and administer estates with sensitivity during bereavement. Services include inheritance tax planning, court of protection applications, and probate tax return preparation. We help clients create legally robust frameworks for asset distribution while addressing complex family circumstances.
People
Stephen Hart Jackson
Founder
Established the firm in 1858, creating a legacy of legal excellence continued by five family generations. His vision for community-focused legal services remains central to the firm's ethos.
Rowland Hart Jackson
Former Senior Partner
Led the firm until 2019, maintaining its tradition of quality legal services. Instrumental in developing specialist practice areas while preserving family values of integrity and client care.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We focus on conveyancing, family law, general litigation, personal injury claims, and wills/probate services across Cumbria and England & Wales.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free half-hour consultations to discuss your legal needs and identify the most cost-effective solutions.
Are your conveyancing fees competitive?
Our property transaction services are priced competitively with transparent pricing structures for residential and commercial clients.
How are litigation costs managed?
We offer no-win-no-fee arrangements where appropriate and utilise legal expenses insurance to control litigation costs for clients.
Can you handle complex family law cases?
Our solicitors have extensive experience in divorce settlements, child custody matters, and complex financial arrangements with sensitive handling.
Do you serve clients outside Cumbria?
While based in Ulverston, we handle cases across England and Wales, particularly in property transactions and commercial disputes.
