Business Details
Trusted Legal Services in Blackburn
M & S Law, based in Blackburn, has built a reputation as a trusted legal practice with decades of collective experience in diverse areas of law. Our team of highly qualified solicitors and support staff is committed to delivering exceptional service tailored to each client's unique needs. We specialise in Wills and Trusts, Probate Disputes, Housing Disrepair Claims, Personal Injury, and Work-Related Illness cases, including industrial deafness and asbestos-related diseases. Our firm prioritises client success through transparent communication, offering flexible funding options such as No Win No Fee Agreements, Fixed Fees, and Hourly Rate charges.With easy motorway access and ample parking, we provide face-to-face consultations in a welcoming environment. Our expertise spans estate planning, family law, and complex litigation, ensuring clients receive comprehensive legal solutions. We maintain authorisation from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA No. 638816) and have successfully handled cases involving military hearing loss, industrial disease claims, and housing disrepair compensation. Our client-centric approach, demonstrated through detailed case management and regular progress updates, has earned us strong recommendations and positive testimonials from satisfied clients.
Services
Wills and Trusts
Probate Disputes
Housing Disrepair
Personal Injury
Work-Related Illness
Industrial Deafness
Asbestos Claims
Motorcycle Accidents
Slip/Trip Claims
Highlights and features
- We have decades of combined legal experience in multiple specialist areas
- Our team includes SRA-regulated solicitors with proven case success records
- We offer flexible funding including No Win No Fee Agreements
- Specialist expertise in industrial disease and housing disrepair claims
- Client-focused approach with regular case progress updates
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Good Service
Great communication
Professionalism
Successful outcomes
Highly recommend
Services
Wills and Trusts
Our solicitors specialise in creating legally robust Wills that ensure your wishes are respected after death. We help clients protect loved ones, reduce inheritance tax, and establish trusts for children or vulnerable beneficiaries. Our service includes explaining legal terminology, proper execution requirements, and secure storage options for your Will.
Housing Disrepair
We represent tenants seeking compensation for housing disrepair issues including damp, mould, structural defects, and pest infestations. Our specialist team ensures landlords fulfill legal obligations under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. We operate on a No Win No Fee basis while pursuing maximum compensation for living conditions affecting health and wellbeing.
Work-Related Illness
Our solicitors handle claims for occupational illnesses like industrial deafness and asbestos-related diseases. We assist clients in proving employer negligence through work history analysis and medical evidence. With expertise in vibration white finger and hearing loss claims, we secure compensation for workplace safety failures.
Personal Injury
We manage personal injury cases arising from road accidents, workplace incidents, and slips/trips. Our service covers physical and psychological injuries, with compensation calculated based on impact severity. We provide ongoing support throughout the claims process while working on conditional fee agreements.
Probate Disputes
Our legal experts resolve disputes over Will validity, inheritance rights, and estate distribution. We advise executors and beneficiaries on contesting or defending claims while explaining complex terminology like residuary estates and beneficiary rights. Our approach prioritises amicable resolutions but prepares thoroughly for court proceedings when necessary.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in Wills and Trusts, Personal Injury claims, Housing Disrepair, Probate Disputes, and Work-Related Illness cases including industrial deafness and asbestos diseases.
How can I fund my legal case?
We offer No Win No Fee Agreements, Fixed Fees, and Hourly Rate charges depending on your case type and circumstances.
What compensation can I claim for housing disrepair?
You may claim for damp/mould issues, structural defects, pest infestations, and safety hazards when landlords fail to maintain properties as required by law.
How long do personal injury claims take?
Case durations vary but typically take 6-18 months depending on complexity, medical evidence availability, and cooperation from liable parties.
Can I make a Will if I'm not married?
Yes, making a Will ensures your assets go to chosen beneficiaries, protecting unmarried partners and children according to your wishes.
What happens if I don't have a Will?
Your estate will be distributed according to intestacy laws, which may not reflect your wishes and could exclude intended beneficiaries.
