Joe Egan Solicitors

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40 Years

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Emergency

services

Trusted Legal Services in Bolton

Established in 1986, our firm has built a reputation for delivering accessible, client-focused legal services across Bolton and the North West. With over three decades of experience, we specialise in family law, personal injury claims, criminal defence, and probate matters, supported by a team of dedicated solicitors who prioritise clear communication and practical solutions. Our founder, Joe Egan, brings extensive industry leadership experience, including a presidential role at the Law Society of England and Wales, ensuring our practice maintains the highest professional standards.

We operate two central offices with flexible appointment options, including home visits and weekend availability, to accommodate client needs. Legal aid support is offered where applicable, alongside no-win-no-fee arrangements for accident claims, ensuring financial transparency. Our commitment to accessibility is reinforced by 24-hour emergency contact options for urgent criminal law matters.

Services

Family Law Personal Injury Criminal Defence Wills & Probate Civil Litigation Conveyancing

Details

Year established: 1986

Highlights and features

Over 30 years of legal experience in Bolton
24-hour crime mobile support available
No-win-no-fee options for personal injury claims
Experienced solicitors in multiple legal specialisms
Flexible appointment scheduling including weekends

Associations and certifications

Solicitors Regulation Authority

What people say

Professional and highly recommended Worked quickly over Christmas Reputable law firm Explained everything clearly Reasonable pricing

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Services

Family Law

Our family law specialists handle divorce proceedings, child arrangement orders, and grandparents' rights cases with sensitivity and legal expertise. We provide clear guidance through emotionally challenging situations while protecting client interests. Our solicitors combine local knowledge with national regulatory compliance to achieve optimal outcomes.

Personal Injury

We represent clients in work-related injuries, road traffic accidents, and public liability cases. Our no-win-no-fee service ensures accessible justice while pursuing maximum compensation for physical and financial damages. Cases include pedestrian accidents, slips/trips, and serious injury claims.

Criminal Defence

Available 24/7 for police station attendances and court representation, our criminal law team defends clients facing charges from motoring offences to serious criminal allegations. We provide immediate support through our emergency hotline and advocate in both magistrates' and crown courts.

Wills & Probate

Our solicitors offer will writing, probate administration, and lasting powers of attorney services. We handle contested probate matters and provide home visits for vulnerable clients, ensuring legal documents reflect current wishes while complying with inheritance regulations.

Conveyancing

Specialising in residential property transactions, we manage purchases, sales, and equity transfers with transparent pricing. Our local expertise covers right-to-buy schemes and buy-to-let investments, supported by dedicated case management throughout the conveyancing process.

People

Joe Egan

Founder & Solicitor

Bolton-born solicitor with over 30 years' experience, former President of the Law Society of England and Wales (2017-2018). Established the firm in 1986 to provide accessible legal services, introducing 24-hour emergency support and weekend appointments.

Questions

What areas of law do you specialise in?

We specialise in family law, personal injury claims, criminal defence, wills & probate, civil litigation, and property conveyancing across Bolton and the North West.

Do you offer emergency legal assistance?

Yes, our 24-hour crime mobile provides immediate support for urgent criminal law matters requiring police station attendance or emergency court representation.

Are there payment plan options available?

We offer no-win-no-fee arrangements for personal injury claims and legal aid support where applicable, with transparent pricing for all services.

Do you provide home visits for legal services?

Yes, we offer home visits for vulnerable clients requiring wills, probate, or other legal services upon request.

What makes your firm different from other solicitors?

Our combination of 30+ years' local experience, 24/7 emergency access, and client-centred approach with weekend appointments distinguishes our legal services in Bolton.

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Janet Tyldesley

Dec 07, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Rachel Eckersley and the conveyancing team conducted our recent sale and purchase and deserve this 100% recommendation.

Patsy Chadwick

Dec 01, 2021 Report

Cannot recommend Rachel and the team at Joe Egan's enough. We had what could have been an incredibly stressful sale and purchase right before Christmas, they did everything to make sure things were done on time, chased our buyers constantly and always updated us with what was going on without us having to ask. They took the stress out of moving and did their best every step of the way. 10 / 10!

Anthony Marshall

Oct 29, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
A local friendly feel whilst always remaining efficient and highly professional.

Jean Cowell

Oct 26, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
From start to finish Rachel Eckersley provided an absolutely first class service acting on my behalf for the purchase of a property and I would wholeheartedly recommend Joe Egan Solicitors to anyone. Definitely five stars.

Harry Stockton

Oct 22, 2021 Report

Great solicitors, Rachel and team were always close on hand to answer anything regarding our house move. Always gave clear and honest answers, plus good instructions on what we could be doing to get things moving. Would recommend to anyone!