Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Legal Services in Ebbw Vale
Established in 1938, we are a family-run law firm rooted in Ebbw Vale with over eight decades of dedicated service to South Wales communities. Our practice combines deep local knowledge with national legal expertise, offering accessible, client-focused solutions across multiple legal disciplines. We prioritise personal service, maintaining a commitment to equality and diversity while adapting to modern legal standards through our Lexcel-accredited operations.Our solicitors provide tailored advice in areas ranging from family law to commercial disputes, supported by 24/7 criminal defence availability and home visit options. With a history of continuous operation since our founding by Amador Fonseca, we blend tradition with innovation to deliver first-class legal outcomes.
Services
Civil Litigation
Professional Negligence
Personal Injury Claims
Conveyancing and Property
Contentious Probate
Family Law and Divorce
Private Client Services
Criminal Defence
Eviction Notices
Discrimination Claims
Details
- Year established: 1938
Highlights and features
- We have over 80 years of continuous legal service in South Wales
- Our solicitors offer home visits for client convenience
- 24/7 availability for criminal defence matters
- Lexcel-accredited practice management standards
- Multi-disciplinary team handling 10+ legal specialisms
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Lexcel Accredited - Practice Management Standard
What people say
Thorough, professional and efficient
Easy to contact and helpful
Made the process very easy
Extremely friendly and approachable
Kept to time and good service
Services
Civil Litigation
Our civil litigation team handles complex disputes with strategic precision, focusing on commercial and property-related conflicts. We represent clients in negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings, prioritising cost-effective resolutions while maintaining rigorous legal advocacy. With expertise in contract disputes and professional negligence claims, we deliver tailored solutions for both businesses and individuals.
Personal Injury Claims
We specialise in securing compensation for accident victims, handling road traffic accidents, workplace injuries, and medical negligence cases. Our solicitors work on a no-win-no-fee basis, ensuring accessible justice while managing claims through detailed evidence gathering and negotiation with insurance companies to maximise client outcomes.
Conveyancing and Property
From residential home moves to commercial property deals, our conveyancing service ensures smooth transactions with transparent pricing. We handle leasehold and freehold purchases, remortgages, and new build acquisitions, supported by experienced solicitors who provide clear guidance throughout the legal process.
Family Law and Divorce
Our family law specialists handle divorces, child custody arrangements, and financial settlements with sensitivity and legal expertise. We offer mediation services alongside court representation, focusing on minimising conflict while protecting client interests and ensuring compliance with evolving family law regulations.
Criminal Defence
Available 24/7, our criminal defence team represents clients in police stations and courts across Wales. We handle offences ranging from motoring violations to serious criminal charges, providing immediate legal advice and robust defence strategies tailored to each case's specific circumstances.
People
David Thickins
Director & Solicitor
Qualified solicitor since 1986 with expertise in family law and residential conveyancing. Specialises in criminal defence as a Duty Solicitor, combining local knowledge with extensive legal experience across multiple practice areas.
Patrick Meadows
Director & Solicitor
Higher Courts Advocate with 25+ years' experience handling personal injury claims, professional negligence cases, and commercial disputes. Specialises in complex litigation matters requiring advanced legal strategy and courtroom representation.
Leighton-David McAdorey
Director & Solicitor
Commercial conveyancing specialist with higher court advocacy rights. Focuses on property transactions and child contact matters, combining residential and commercial property expertise with family law experience since qualifying in 2006.
Rebecca Donovan
Solicitor
Multi-disciplinary solicitor qualified in 2021, specialising in family law, wills and probate, and personal injury claims. Handles employment settlement agreements and landlord-tenant disputes with a client-focused approach.
Questions
What areas of law does Fonseca Law specialise in?
We handle civil litigation, family law, conveyancing, personal injury claims, criminal defence, probate disputes, and discrimination cases under the Equality Act 2010.
How can I make a personal injury claim?
Complete our online claim evaluation form or contact our specialist solicitors directly to discuss your case details and potential compensation entitlement.
Do you offer home visits for legal consultations?
Yes, our solicitors are available for home visits at your convenience, particularly for private client matters and vulnerable clients.
What are your conveyancing fees?
Request a custom quote through our website or contact our property team directly for transparent pricing tailored to your transaction requirements.
Is emergency legal assistance available?
Our criminal defence team provides 24/7 emergency support for police station attendances and urgent court matters across Wales.
