Business Details
27 Years
experience
Emergency
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Expert Legal Services in Portadown
Established in 1999, our firm builds upon decades of legal expertise rooted in Portadown since 1988. We specialise in delivering tailored legal solutions across conveyancing, wills, criminal law, personal injury claims, and family matters. Our team of four solicitors prioritises client confidentiality and maintains Lexcel accreditation, a testament to our commitment to quality standards. With a focus on transparency, we offer free initial consultations and jargon-free guidance throughout the legal process.Our services extend provincewide, supported by membership in the Law Society's Home Charter Scheme and 24-hour police station callout availability. We combine local knowledge with specialist advocacy training to address complex legal challenges while maintaining approachable, client-centric service.
Services
Conveyancing
Will Writing
Criminal Law
Personal Injury Claims
Matrimonial & Family Law
Judicial Reviews
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- Established in 1999 with solicitors qualified since 1988
- Lexcel-accredited quality assurance standard
- Four specialist solicitors providing provincewide coverage
- Free 30-minute initial consultation with detailed cost breakdown
- 24-hour police station callout service available
Associations and certifications
- Lexcel
Services
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing service guides clients through property transactions with expert legal advice and local knowledge. We handle residential and commercial cases, maintaining close contact with estate agents and mortgage brokers. Transparent pricing includes a free initial consultation to ensure no hidden costs during the buying, selling, or re-mortgaging process.
Will Writing
We provide professional will-writing services to ensure your estate distribution aligns with your wishes. Our solicitors explain legal requirements clearly and offer home visits for convenience. Wills are stored securely in fireproof facilities at no charge, helping clients avoid intestacy rules and potential tax complications for loved ones.
Criminal Law
Our criminal law service offers immediate legal support through a 24-hour police station callout. Specialist solicitors provide representation during interviews and ensure client rights are protected. Free legal representation is available for those in police custody, with experienced advocates trained in advanced legal procedures.
Personal Injury Claims
We handle personal injury cases including workplace accidents, road traffic collisions, and medical negligence. Our solicitors pursue compensation for clients through thorough case preparation and negotiation. Services cover accident aftermaths, tripping incidents, and assault-related injuries with a focus on client recovery and financial redress.
Matrimonial & Family Law
Specialist advice covers divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and domestic violence protection orders. We handle financial settlements, maintenance agreements, and adoption cases with sensitivity. Mediation services and trained legal advocates support clients through emotionally challenging family law issues.
People
Gerard Maguire
Founder Solicitor
Qualified solicitor since 1988 with specialist advocacy training. Established the firm in 1999 after partnership experience. Trained mediator and member of Law Society Children Order Panel. Leads conveyancing and criminal law services with 30+ years local practice expertise.
Philip Reid
Solicitor
Qualified legal practitioner handling diverse cases including property transactions and family law matters. Works closely with clients to provide accessible legal solutions across multiple practice areas while maintaining professional standards of service delivery.
Roberta Williamson
Solicitor
Experienced legal professional managing complex cases in personal injury claims and judicial review applications. Provides specialist advice on education matters and local authority disputes while ensuring client-focused representation throughout legal proceedings.
Ryan Logan
Solicitor
Qualified solicitor offering expertise in will writing and estate planning services. Focuses on ensuring client intentions are legally protected while providing practical advice on inheritance tax implications and succession planning requirements.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in conveyancing, will writing, criminal law, personal injury claims, family law matters, and judicial reviews. Our services cover both residential and commercial legal needs across Northern Ireland.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide a free 30-minute initial consultation for conveyancing and will writing services, including detailed cost breakdowns with no hidden fees during this introductory meeting.
Are your services available outside Portadown?
Our legal services extend provincewide across Northern Ireland. We handle cases remotely through telephone and email communication while maintaining local knowledge of regional legal frameworks.
What is Lexcel accreditation?
Lexcel is the Law Society's quality assurance standard for client care and practice management. We undergo annual assessments to maintain this accreditation, demonstrating our commitment to professional excellence and service quality.
Do you provide emergency legal assistance?
Yes, we operate a 24-hour police station callout service for criminal law matters. If requested specifically, our solicitors will attend police stations immediately to provide legal representation during interviews.
