Livingstons

Business Details

Expert Legal Services in Ulverston & Dalton

Livingstons Solicitors is a long-established local law firm serving the South Lakes and Furness area, dedicated to providing a friendly, efficient, and cost-effective service to individuals and businesses. With five specialist departmentsProperty, Private Client, Litigation, Employment/Commercial, and Familywe deliver high-quality legal expertise through offices in Ulverston and Dalton. Our commitment to transparency is reflected in our fixed-fee structures, which eliminate hidden costs and ensure clarity from the outset. Recognized for excellence, 96% of clients rate our service as 'excellent,' and 100% would recommend us.

We prioritize client relationships, offering free initial consultations for most legal matters and leveraging decades of local experience to address complex legal challenges. Our team of qualified professionals adheres to rigorous standards of professionalism, ensuring compliance with Solicitors Regulation Authority guidelines while maintaining a deep understanding of regional legal needs. Through continuous client feedback, we refine our practices to uphold our reputation as a trusted legal partner in the community.

Services

Property Services Wills Family Law Commercial Property Business Services Dispute Resolution Employment Law Agricultural Law Inheritance Tax Planning Conveyancing

Highlights and features

We offer fixed fees with no hidden charges for transparent legal costs.
Our team has decades of local legal expertise in South Lakes and Furness.
We provide free initial consultations for all legal matters except property.
96% of clients rate our service as 'excellent' based on 2024 feedback.
We specialize in five key legal areas to deliver targeted, expert advice.

Associations and certifications

Solicitors Regulation Authority
Law Society

What people say

Friendly and efficient service Excellent communication Professional and knowledgeable Met deadlines First-class service

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Services

Property Services

Our property team offers fast, transparent legal support for residential and commercial transactions. We handle sales, purchases, remortgages, and lease renewals with fixed fees to avoid hidden costs. With local expertise in South Lakes and Furness, we ensure smooth processes for both private and professional clients.

Wills

We provide tailored will-writing services to secure your legacy and minimize inheritance tax. Our fixed-fee consultations include guidance on Lasting Powers of Attorney and executorship. Free home visits and storage ensure accessibility while protecting your family's future.

Family Law

Specializing in divorce, child arrangements, and financial settlements, we prioritize fair solutions with minimal conflict. Our team offers free initial consultations and fixed fees for most cases. We represent clients in mediation or court proceedings while emphasizing cost-effective, compassionate outcomes.

Commercial Property

We advise on commercial leases, property development, and agricultural land transactions. Our services include lease renewals, equity release, and dispute resolution. Fixed fees and local market knowledge ensure businesses receive cost-effective, expert legal support for property matters.

Employment Law

Our employment team assists with unfair dismissal, redundancy, and contract disputes for employees and employers. We offer free initial consultations and conditional fee arrangements where applicable. Expert representation in tribunals ensures fair outcomes aligned with current legislation.

People

Steve Walker

Managing Director

With extensive experience in employment law and business services, Steve leads Livingstons' commercial department. He specializes in company formations, shareholder agreements, and dispute resolution while ensuring client-focused legal strategies.

Kim Chambers

Director

Kim heads the property department, managing commercial and residential transactions. Her expertise includes leases, property development, and agricultural law, supported by decades of local legal practice in Cumbria.

Steven Ladhams

Director

Steven specializes in family law and employment disputes, offering fixed-fee consultations. He focuses on financial settlements, child arrangements, and tribunal representation, combining legal rigor with client accessibility.

Helen Buzzard

Director

Helen contributes to multiple legal areas, ensuring comprehensive service delivery. Her practice spans property, private client matters, and commercial law, reflecting Livingstons' multidisciplinary approach to client needs.

Sarah Robinson

Director

Sarah specializes in family law and estate planning, emphasizing inheritance tax mitigation. Her client-centered approach includes drafting wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and guiding families through complex legal processes with empathy.

Questions

What areas do Livingstons Solicitors cover?

We serve clients in South Lakes, Furness, Barrow, and surrounding areas of Cumbria from our Ulverston and Dalton offices.

Do you offer fixed-fee legal services?

Yes, we provide fixed fees for most property, family, and private client services to ensure transparent, predictable costs.

Can I get a free initial legal consultation?

We offer free 30-minute consultations for all legal matters except property transactions to help clients understand their options.

Are you regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority?

Yes, Livingstons Solicitors is authorized and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under number 461942.

What specialisms do you offer?

We specialize in property, family, commercial, employment, and agricultural law, supported by five dedicated departments with local expertise.

Reviews (4)

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Thomas Orr

Oct 17, 2021 Report

Critical:Professionalism
Very poor service, always chasing updates, still waiting for money owed, due to overcharging

Ray Guselli

Oct 01, 2019 Report

Been with Livingstons for some years now and they have handled a wide variety of issues for me. I have never had anything less than exceptional service. From receptionists to directors one is made to feel part of the Livingstons family with quality advice being delivered at every stage of the process. I really cannot thank the company and directors for the excellent advice and service over many years of association where everything is always done so professionally. Some colleagues who already had a solicitor asked me about specialist legal advice, in which the Livingstons Managing Director

Lee Jackson

Dec 21, 2018 Report

Disappointing service as when called regarding an imminent issue no response was given to a call back ! Use others locally if you need things sorted in a time frame !

Lorraine B.

Mar 13, 2009 Report

Livingston's did my conveyancing when I moved to Ulverston. They provided a good rapid service,(I wanted to move in 6 weeks!) and kept me up to date well. Everyone thinks solicitors are expensive, and Livingston's was no different.