Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in Lichfield
We have been providing legal advice and assistance in and around Lichfield since 1926. Our firm specialises in residential and commercial property transactions, family law matters including divorce and child care arrangements, wills, lasting powers of attorney, and probate services. Our experienced team combines decades of collective expertise with a commitment to delivering accurate, cost-effective legal solutions. We prioritise approachability and client comfort, recognising the stress associated with legal proceedings.With easy access to our office in central Lichfield, we serve clients across Staffordshire, the West Midlands, and beyond. Our long-standing staff members demonstrate loyalty and dedication to client service. We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and maintain professional indemnity insurance coverage exceeding 5 million. Our practice adheres to strict professional standards while maintaining a friendly, client-focused approach to legal representation.
Services
Conveyancing
Family Law
Wills & Probate
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Employment Settlement Agreements
Details
- Year established: 1926
Highlights and features
- We have over 90 years of legal experience serving Lichfield and surrounding areas
- Our team provides cost-effective solutions tailored to individual client needs
- We maintain professional indemnity insurance exceeding 5 million
- Our solicitors specialise in key areas including family law and property transactions
- We offer accessible office facilities with disabled parking provision
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Conveyancing
We handle residential and commercial property transactions with expertise in local property markets. Our conveyancing service covers contract preparation, title investigations, and completion processes. Clients benefit from our established experience in Lichfield's property market and surrounding areas.
Family Law
Our family law team specialises in divorce proceedings, financial settlements, child custody arrangements, and domestic abuse injunctions. We provide sensitive handling of cases involving social services interventions and parental disputes while maintaining strict legal compliance.
Wills & Probate
We offer comprehensive will drafting, probate administration, and lasting power of attorney creation. Our services include estate management, grant of probate applications, and inheritance tax considerations for estates across England and Wales.
Lasting Powers of Attorney
We specialise in creating legally binding LPAs for health, welfare, and property decisions. Our service includes registration with the Office of the Public Guardian and guidance on choosing appropriate attorneys.
Employment Settlement Agreements
We provide legal advice on employment settlement agreements, ensuring fair terms and statutory compliance. Our service covers redundancy negotiations, severance packages, and post-employment restrictions for both employers and employees.
People
Martin Cox
Senior and Managing Partner - Head of Conveyancing Department
With extensive conveyancing experience, Martin leads our property transactions team. He has practiced law in Lichfield for many years, specialising in residential and commercial property matters while maintaining a client-focused approach.
Sarah Atack
Partner - Wills and Probate Department
Sarah specialises in wills, probate, and estate administration. She brings significant expertise in managing complex estates and providing clear guidance on inheritance matters, ensuring clients receive professional yet compassionate legal support.
Jonathan Cunningham
Partner - Head of Family Law Department
As head of family law, Jonathan handles divorce proceedings, child custody cases, and domestic abuse injunctions. His practice focuses on achieving practical solutions while maintaining strict adherence to legal standards and client welfare.
Maxine Burke
Partner - Wills and Probate Department
Maxine provides expert advice on estate planning and probate matters. With years of experience in probate administration, she helps clients navigate complex inheritance issues and ensures proper legal documentation for asset distribution.
Rachel Burchell
Partner - Family Law Department
Rachel specialises in family law matters including divorce settlements and child arrangement disputes. She combines legal expertise with empathetic client handling to achieve practical outcomes in complex family situations.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Lichfield, Staffordshire and the West Midlands region, with clients from across the UK.
What legal specialisms do you offer?
Our core services include property conveyancing, family law, wills, probate, lasting powers of attorney and employment settlement agreements.
Are you regulated professionals?
Yes, we are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under number 00401518.
What insurance coverage do you have?
We maintain professional indemnity insurance with Allianz Global and Corporate Specialty SE (up to £2 million) and Newline Insurance Company Limited (up to £3 million excess coverage).
