Brazenall & Orr

Business Details

34 Years

experience

Expert Legal Services in Dumfries

Brazenall & Orr is a well-established firm of Scottish solicitors offering a wide range of legal services clients can rely on. Founded in 1992 by Arnold Brazenall and Gavin Orr, our high street law firm has been a trusted pillar of the local community for over three decades. With a strong reputation built on integrity, personalised service, and expert legal advice, we offer a wide range of services including family law, property transactions, and court representation.

Our experienced team is dedicated to providing practical solutions tailored to your needs, building lasting relationships with clients to help navigate the complexities of the legal landscape with confidence and care. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and our deep understanding of the legal challenges faced by individuals and businesses in Dumfries and Galloway.

Services

Conveyancing Family Law Private Client Accidents Civil Law Criminal Law Wills Powers of Attorney Executries Road Traffic Law

Details

Year established: 1992

Highlights and features

We have over 30 years of experience serving Dumfries and Galloway.
Our team provides personalised legal advice tailored to individual needs.
We offer comprehensive services across multiple legal disciplines.
Our solicitors have extensive court representation expertise.
We combine local knowledge with professional excellence.

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Services

Conveyancing

Our conveyancing service handles residential property transactions across Scotland, including sales, purchases, re-mortgages, and transfers. We provide clear communication throughout the process, prepare sales particulars, and maximise property exposure through multiple listing platforms. Our local expertise ensures smooth transactions for Dumfries and Galloway properties.

Family Law

We specialise in family law matters including divorce proceedings, financial settlements, child residence arrangements, and adoption cases. Our solicitors provide sensitive guidance through emotionally challenging situations, representing clients in court while prioritising amicable resolutions where possible for clients across Dumfries and surrounding areas.

Private Client

Our private client services cover will preparation, power of attorney arrangements, and estate administration. We help clients secure their future through tailored succession planning and assist executors with probate processes, ensuring compliance with Scottish inheritance laws while minimising stress during difficult times.

Accident Claims

We represent clients seeking compensation for personal injuries from road accidents, workplace incidents, or public liability cases. Our service includes free initial assessments, claim negotiation with insurers, and court representation when necessary, ensuring victims receive full compensation without upfront fees.

Criminal Law

Our criminal law team provides defence representation in all Scottish courts, handling cases from minor traffic offences to serious criminal charges. We offer legal advice during police interviews, court representation, and parole hearing support, with solicitors experienced in both summary and solemn proceedings.

People

Gavin Orr

Partner

Founding partner with 30+ years' experience in criminal law, admitted as a solicitor in 1987. Specialises in legal aid and privately funded cases.

Andrew Maxwell

Partner

Practising since 1993, specialising in civil law, family matters, and accident claims. Appointed as Child Welfare Reporter in residence cases.

Liz Dougan

Partner

Criminal law specialist with 30+ years' experience, including high court prosecutions and parole board work. Solicitor Advocate with rights of audience in criminal courts.

Amy Orr

Partner

Head of conveyancing with expertise in residential property transactions. Qualified as solicitor in 2017, specialising in local property market and estate administration.

Tanya Steel

Partner

Criminal law expert with experience in sheriff and jury trials. Joined as partner in 2024, specialising in high court defence representation.

Questions

What legal services do you offer in Dumfries?

We provide conveyancing, family law, criminal defence, private client services, accident claims, civil litigation, and road traffic law expertise.

Do you handle property transactions in Galloway?

Yes, our conveyancing team manages residential property sales and purchases throughout Dumfries and Galloway regions.

Can you assist with will preparation?

Our private client team offers will drafting services to ensure your wishes are legally documented and estate planning completed effectively.

Do you offer criminal legal aid?

We are authorised to provide criminal legal aid services for eligible clients across all Scottish court levels.

Reviews (5)

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Carl Riley

Sep 19, 2021 Report

Critical:Professionalism,Quality,Value
Hopeless! Absolutely Hopeless!!! A solicitor who doesn't know the law! A genuinely awful experience! Was only interested in getting his money. Even made me go to the cash machine to get it!

Mark Leaning

May 27, 2021 Report

Critical:Responsiveness
I sent an email over a week ago asking for advice and not got a response.

Karen Withnell

Jan 16, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Grateful for a very professional and efficient service for our house sale and purchase.

Peter Stewart - Kelbie Actor Scriptwriter

Sep 14, 2018 Report

Professional & highly skilled in scottish law and direct to the point. No wasting time with this legal team. I will always be grateful. Many thanks to the legal team.

Raine

Sep 23, 2017 Report

Very poor service from them.Avoid!!!! If it was possible to give 0 I would. Had a guy solicitor in fairness he was very good.Then got changed at the last minute to this lady solicitor she didn't even return my calls.