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Trusted Lisburn Solicitors for Comprehensive Legal Services
Donaldson McConnell is a long-established legal practice in Lisburn, dedicated to delivering practical, client-focused legal solutions. With expertise spanning conveyancing, family law, business and commercial matters, and dispute resolution, we prioritise clear communication and transparent fee structures. Our team of specialists, including experienced solicitors in property, family, and commercial law, serves clients with a commitment to accessibility and common-sense problem-solving.As a firm rooted in the local community, we combine in-depth knowledge of Lisburn's housing market with strong ties to local professionals to streamline transactions. We specialise in high-value divorce cases, domestic abuse support, and complex commercial litigation, ensuring clients receive tailored advice. Our approach balances thorough legal expertise with a focus on minimising stress during life's challenging moments, from property moves to family disputes.
Services
Conveyancing
Family Law
Wills and Estates
Business Law
Dispute Resolution
Highlights and features
- Specialise in high-value and complex legal cases
- Combine local market knowledge with specialist legal expertise
- Offer transparent fee structures with no hidden charges
- Provide emergency legal support for domestic abuse cases
- Experienced team with decades of combined legal practice
Services
Conveyancing
Specialist conveyancing services for house sales and purchases, combining local market knowledge with legal expertise. Our solicitors handle title checks, statutory searches, and boundary issues while maintaining close ties with local estate agents. We prioritise swift completions through digital case management systems while ensuring thorough legal protection for clients during property transactions.
Family Law
Comprehensive family law services including divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and domestic abuse protection. Our solicitors handle high-value divorce cases and complex custody matters with compassionate representation. We specialise in emergency non-molestation orders and collaborate with social services to protect vulnerable clients during family disputes and care proceedings.
Wills and Estates
Expert will drafting and estate administration services, including enduring powers of attorney. We help clients create legally sound wills to protect assets and family interests while offering probate services for estate administration. Our specialists provide guidance on inheritance tax planning and guardianship arrangements for minors through tailored trust structures.
Business Law
Commercial legal services covering partnership agreements, business sales, and commercial property transactions. We advise on debt collection, lease agreements, and dispute resolution while providing specialist support for business succession planning. Our solicitors handle commercial litigation through Northern Ireland's dedicated Commercial Court system.
Dispute Resolution
Alternative dispute resolution services including mediation and negotiation for commercial and personal conflicts. Our trained mediator facilitates settlements for boundary disputes, partnership disagreements, and contract conflicts. We focus on cost-effective solutions while maintaining clients' legal rights through adjudicative processes when necessary.
People
Margarita Sloane
Wills and Estates Specialist
Experienced solicitor specialising in wills, estate administration and enduring powers of attorney with a reputation for thoroughness and empathetic client support.
Adam Spence
Dispute Resolution Specialist
Trained mediator and commercial litigation expert handling partnership disputes, business conflicts and property-related legal matters with practical solutions.
Janice Spence
Family Law Director
Leading family law solicitor with expertise in high-value divorce cases, domestic abuse protection and children's welfare matters, combining legal skill with compassionate representation.
Lisa
Conveyancing Solicitor
Specialist conveyancer focusing on residential property transactions with attention to detail and commitment to efficient completion of property sales and purchases.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in conveyancing, family law, wills and estates, business and commercial law, and dispute resolution services.
Do you offer emergency legal support?
Yes, we provide urgent assistance with non-molestation orders and other emergency family law matters.
How are your legal fees structured?
We offer transparent fee structures with no hidden charges and provide detailed written quotations for all services.
Can you help with commercial property transactions?
Yes, we handle commercial property purchases, leases and landlord-tenant disputes with specialist legal advice.
Do you serve areas beyond Lisburn?
While based in Lisburn, we serve clients throughout Northern Ireland with local market expertise.
How do you handle estate planning?
We create tailored wills, establish trusts for children's inheritances, and provide enduring power of attorney arrangements.