Business Details
34 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in Dumfries & Galloway
Brazenall & Orr is a well-established Scottish law firm with over three decades of experience serving Dumfries and Galloway. Founded in 1992 by Arnold Brazenall and Gavin Orr, we combine integrity, personalized service, and legal expertise to address clients' needs. Our team specialises in family law, conveyancing, private client matters, civil litigation, and criminal law, offering tailored solutions for individuals and businesses. With a reputation built on trust and practical advice, we prioritise lasting client relationships and community engagement. Our solicitors regularly represent clients in all Scottish courts, including Sheriff Courts and the High Court of Justiciary.We also provide estate agency services, supporting property transactions across the region. Our commitment to excellence extends to notarial work, Powers of Attorney, and executry administration. Clients benefit from our deep local knowledge and a team approach that ensures accessibility and responsiveness. We maintain transparency in communication and fees while upholding the highest professional standards. Contact us for a no-obligation discussion about your legal requirements.
Services
Conveyancing
Family Law
Private Client
Civil Litigation
Criminal Defence
Wills & Estates
Road Traffic Law
Notarial Services
Property Transactions
Executry Administration
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of legal experience in Dumfries & Galloway
- Our team includes specialists in Scottish criminal, family, and property law
- We provide transparent communication throughout every case
- We combine local market knowledge with national legal expertise
- Our solicitors hold rights of audience in all Scottish courts
Services
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing specialists handle residential and commercial property transactions across Scotland. We manage sales, purchases, transfers, and remortgages with clear communication at every stage. Clients benefit from our local market expertise and marketing through Zoopla, Prime Location, and social media platforms to maximise property exposure.
Family Law
We provide compassionate yet pragmatic advice on divorce, financial settlements, child custody arrangements, and adoption proceedings. Our solicitors represent clients in court while prioritising amicable resolutions where possible. We also draft prenuptial agreements and handle complex child welfare cases as appointed Child Welfare Reporters.
Criminal Defence
Our criminal law team represents clients in Justice of the Peace Courts, Sheriff Courts, and the High Court of Justiciary. Specialisms include road traffic offences, exceptional hardship pleas, and serious criminal charges. We provide police station representation and parole hearing assistance with legally-aided and private funding options.
Private Client
We assist with Wills, Powers of Attorney, and executry administration. Our services ensure clients' wishes are legally documented and estates are administered correctly. We handle inheritance tax submissions, property transfers, and legal rights claims while maintaining strict confidentiality during bereavement periods.
Civil Litigation
We resolve civil disputes including contract breaches, property conflicts, and debt recovery. Our approach combines negotiation with robust court representation when necessary. We advise on DVLA appeals, guardianship matters, and licensing issues while exploring civil legal aid eligibility for appropriate cases.
People
Gavin Orr
Partner
Admitted as a solicitor in 1987, Gavin specialises in criminal law with experience spanning legal aid and privately funded cases. He co-founded the firm in 1992 and maintains active court representation across Scotland.
Andrew Maxwell
Partner
Qualified since 1990, Andrew focuses on civil law and family matters. He has served as a Child Welfare Reporter and been with Brazenall & Orr since 1993, combining local expertise with national legal standards.
Amy Orr
Partner
Leading the conveyancing department since 2024, Amy specialises in residential property transactions. Qualified in 2017, she combines modern legal practice with deep knowledge of Dumfries' property market.
Liz Dougan
Partner
A Solicitor Advocate with 30+ years' experience, Liz handles complex criminal cases from Justice of the Peace Courts to High Court murder trials. She chairs Dumfries' Scottish Association for Study of Offending.
Tanya Steel
Partner
Qualified in 2011, Tanya specialises in criminal law with extensive trial experience. She serves as Vice Dean of Dumfries' Faculty of Procurators and provides expert legal aid assessments.
Questions
What legal services do you specialise in?
We specialise in conveyancing, family law, criminal defence, private client matters, civil litigation, and property transactions across Dumfries & Galloway.
Can you assist with property transactions?
Yes, we offer full conveyancing services for residential and commercial properties, including sales, purchases, and remortgages throughout Scotland.
Do you provide notarial services?
Yes, our solicitors are qualified Notary Publics, providing authentication and certification services for international legal matters.
How do you handle family law cases?
We focus on practical solutions for divorce, child arrangements, adoptions, and cohabitation disputes, prioritising client welfare and legal rights.
Are legal aid options available?
We offer Criminal Legal Aid and can advise on civil legal aid eligibility for qualifying cases.
Can you help with Wills and Powers of Attorney?
Yes, our private client team prepares Wills, Powers of Attorney, and manages estate administration with sensitivity and expertise.
