Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Legal Services in Runcorn Since 1938
Established in 1938, Silverman Livermore have built a reputation as trusted legal professionals serving Runcorn, Widnes, and surrounding areas. Our firm specialises in Family Law, Personal Injury Claims, Court of Protection matters, Lasting Power of Attorney, Wills, Probate, and Nuisance cases. With a legacy rooted in advocacy for the underrepresented, we combine decades of experience with a commitment to delivering personalised legal solutions. Our team includes seasoned solicitors like Doug Fraser and Karen Wishart, who bring over 75 years of combined expertise in their respective fields.We prioritise client accessibility through flexible appointment options, including home and hospital visits, while maintaining our central office at Runcorn Shopping Centre. Our history of landmark cases, from industrial disease compensation to nuclear disarmament advocacy, reflects our dedication to justice and client welfare. We operate under strict professional standards, offering fixed-fee services and alternative funding arrangements to ensure legal support remains accessible.
Services
Family Law
Personal Injury Claims
Probate Services
Wills
Court of Protection
Lasting Power of Attorney
Nuisance Claims
Child Care Proceedings
Contentious Probate
Fixed Divorce Fees
Details
- Year established: 1938
Highlights and features
- We offer over 80 years of combined legal expertise since our founding in 1938
- Our solicitors specialise in complex family law and personal injury cases
- We provide fixed-fee services for divorce and probate matters
- We offer home and hospital visits for client convenience
- Our team includes Law Society accredited panel members
What people say
Professional and emotional support
Delighted with compensation
Helped through difficult time
Speedy service
Treated with kindness
Services
Family Law
Our family law specialists handle divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and complex care cases. We provide expert guidance through relationship breakdowns while prioritising children's welfare. Our solicitors have decades of experience resolving financial disputes and domestic violence injunctions with sensitivity and legal precision.
Personal Injury Claims
We represent clients injured through no fault of their own, including workplace accidents and clinical negligence. Our team with 75+ years combined experience secures compensation for pain, suffering and financial losses. We operate on no win no fee basis for eligible cases.
Probate Services
Our probate specialists assist executors with estate administration following a death. We handle will validation, asset distribution, and tax considerations. Fixed-fee packages start at 500 (excluding VAT) with options for complex contested estates requiring legal intervention.
Lasting Power of Attorney
We prepare legally binding power of attorney documents covering property and health decisions. Our fixed-fee service at 420 (including VAT) ensures future decision-making arrangements. Capacity assessments included where required through medical reports.
Court of Protection
We assist families managing affairs for incapacitated relatives through Court of Protection applications. Fixed-fee service at 600 (inclusive VAT) covers deputyship appointments and welfare decisions. Excludes court fees and medical assessments.
People
Doug Fraser
Solicitor and Partner
Specialising in personal injury law since 1982, Doug has recovered millions in compensation for clients. A Law Society Personal Injury Panel member, he combines courtroom experience with community legal advocacy.
Karen Wishart
Solicitor and Partner
Leading our family law department since 1992, Karen provides expert guidance on divorce, child custody, and domestic violence cases. Her approach balances legal expertise with compassionate client support.
Questions
What areas do you cover for legal services?
We primarily serve Runcorn, Widnes, Cheshire, Halewood, and Knowsley areas with flexible appointment options.
Do you offer fixed-fee legal services?
Yes, we provide fixed-fee packages for divorce proceedings, probate, and power of attorney arrangements.
Can I get home visits for legal consultations?
Yes, we offer home, hospital, and residential visits upon request for all our legal services.
How do payment instalments work for divorce fees?
We accept instalment payments for our fixed divorce fees to help manage financial commitments during proceedings.
What experience do your solicitors have?
Our partners have over 80 years combined legal experience, including landmark cases in personal injury and family law.
