Business Details
49 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in Carlisle & Penrith
Established in 1977 by Andrew Duff, Scott Duff & Co has built a reputation as a trusted legal practice serving Cumbria from offices in Carlisle and Penrith. Our team of solicitors combines specialist qualifications, local knowledge, and decades of experience to deliver clear, practical legal solutions across property, family law, personal injury, and probate matters. We prioritise client relationships, with most new business coming through personal recommendations.As a regulated firm under the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we maintain rigorous professional standards while offering flexible services including out-of-hours appointments and home visits. Our commitment to straightforward advice and client-centric service has earned consistent positive feedback from the communities we serve.
Services
Property Law
Personal Injury
Family Law
Wills & Probate
Commercial Sales
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- Established legal practice operating since 1977
- Combines specialist qualifications with local Cumbrian knowledge
- Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Most new clients come through personal recommendations
- Offers flexible appointments including out-of-hours visits
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Great solicitors
Fast, professional
Trustworthy service
Dedicated team
Excellent support
Services
Property Law
Our property team specialises in residential and commercial transactions, including newbuild developments, lease extensions, and agricultural sales. We provide clear guidance on joint ownership, remortgaging, and equity transfers while minimising legal complexities for buyers and sellers across Cumbria.
Personal Injury
We handle workplace accidents, road traffic incidents, and clinical negligence cases with compassionate expertise. Our solicitors explain your legal rights clearly and pursue fair compensation for injuries while managing claims efficiently through formal legal processes.
Family Law
Specialising in divorce proceedings, financial settlements, and child custody arrangements, we resolve family disputes efficiently. Our team handles complex cases involving family businesses, domestic violence, and cross-border child removal issues with sensitivity and legal precision.
Wills & Probate
We create tailored wills and trust arrangements to protect assets and family interests. Our probate specialists manage estate administration, inheritance tax planning, and contentious probate disputes while offering advance decision documentation and power of attorney registrations.
Commercial Sales
Handling commercial property transactions including sales, purchases, and lease agreements. We advise on legal compliance, contract terms, and risk mitigation for businesses acquiring or disposing of commercial assets across Cumbria's diverse economic sectors.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in property law, family law, personal injury claims, wills & probate, and commercial legal matters across Cumbria.
Do you offer home visits for legal consultations?
Yes, we provide home visits by prior arrangement for clients requiring additional accessibility to our legal services.
Are your solicitors regulated by professional bodies?
Yes, we are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under number 559663.
Can you handle complex family law cases?
Our family law team manages complex financial settlements including family businesses and cross-border child custody arrangements.
