Thurnhills Solicitors

Business Details

Your Trusted Legal Partner in Garstang & Longridge

Thurnhills Solicitors is a family-run legal practice with a heritage dating back to 1881, when our firm first operated from Cannon Street, Preston. Over the decades, we have maintained a steadfast commitment to providing exceptional legal services to private individuals and businesses across Lancashire. Our expertise spans residential conveyancing, wills and probate, family law, personal injury claims, and debt recovery, supported by a team of qualified solicitors with deep local knowledge.

We pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with clients, offering tailored advice grounded in over 140 years of combined experience. Our offices in Garstang and Longridge ensure accessibility to communities across the region, while our membership of the Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme underscores our dedication to professional standards. We approach every case with integrity, transparency, and a focus on achieving practical solutions for our clients.

Services

Residential Conveyancing Wills & Probate Family Law Personal Injury Claims Debt Recovery Lasting Powers of Attorney

Highlights and features

We offer over 140 years of combined legal experience serving Lancashire communities.
Our family tradition ensures a personal approach to every client's case.
We specialise in complex family law and conveyancing matters with local expertise.
Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for professional accountability.
We maintain offices in both Garstang and Longridge for client convenience.

Associations and certifications

Solicitors Regulation Authority
Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme

Website

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Services

Residential Conveyancing

We handle all aspects of residential property transactions including sales, purchases, remortgages, and transfers. Our Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme membership ensures efficient, secure processes for buyers and sellers. Clients benefit from dedicated solicitors who provide clear guidance through complex legal procedures while maintaining competitive pricing structures.

Wills & Probate

Our specialists draft comprehensive wills and administer estates with sensitivity. Services include Nil Rate Band Wills, trust formation, and probate applications. We assist executors with estate administration while minimising tax liabilities. Our team also handles contentious probate matters and provides lasting powers of attorney for future care planning.

Family Law

We resolve divorce, separation, and child custody matters with discretion. Our qualified collaborative lawyer facilitates non-confrontational settlements through joint sessions. Services cover financial agreements, cohabitation disputes, and property division. We prioritise children's welfare while protecting clients' interests in both contested and amicable cases.

Personal Injury Claims

We represent claimants and defendants in injury cases including road accidents and workplace incidents. Our solicitors negotiate with insurers and pursue Motor Insurers Bureau claims. We handle liability disputes and quantify damages for medical expenses, lost earnings, and rehabilitation needs while maintaining strict confidentiality throughout proceedings.

Debt Recovery

We assist businesses and individuals in recovering contractual debts through formal demands, court proceedings, and enforcement actions. Our services include drafting statutory demands, executing County Court Judgments, and negotiating repayment plans. We provide cost-effective solutions for both straightforward and complex debt collection matters.

People

Shannon Pickerill

Solicitor

Specialises in private client work while assisting with family law and litigation. Combines legal expertise with community engagement through outdoor activities and music. Provides accessible legal support at our Longridge office.

Tony Thurnhill

Partner

Qualified solicitor with over 45 years' experience in conveyancing and probate. Maintains family tradition of client-focused service. Specialises in property transactions and estate planning while preserving intergenerational client relationships.

Marcus Thurnhill

Partner

Family law specialist with Resolution membership. Qualified collaborative lawyer resolving disputes without court intervention. Handles property division and financial agreements with emphasis on non-confrontational solutions for separating couples.

Adam Thurnhill

Partner

Private client solicitor managing wills, powers of attorney, and property matters. Combines national firm experience with local practice. Maintains Garstang office's tradition of accessible, community-based legal services.

Emma Taylor

Solicitor

Private client specialist with 15+ years' experience in wills and probate. Former Manchester-based practitioner now serving Longridge community. Provides expert guidance on estate administration and trust management for individuals and families.

Questions

What areas do Thurnhills Solicitors cover?

We serve clients across Lancashire with offices in Garstang and Longridge. Our services extend to Preston, Fylde Coast, and surrounding rural areas for both residential and commercial legal matters.

How can I make a complaint about your services?

We follow the Solicitors Regulation Authority's complaints procedure. Contact our office manager in writing or by phone to initiate the formal process, which includes internal review and SRA escalation options.

Do you offer fixed-fee legal services?

Yes, we provide transparent pricing for standard conveyancing transactions and will drafting. Complex cases receive detailed cost estimates before work commences, with no hidden fees.

Can you assist with urgent property transactions?

While we prioritise thoroughness, we accommodate accelerated timelines where possible. Discuss your specific requirements with our conveyancing team to explore expedited options.

Are your solicitors regulated professionals?

All our solicitors are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. We maintain full professional indemnity insurance and adhere to strict ethical standards for client protection.

How do I access legal advice outside office hours?

We operate during standard business hours Monday-Friday. Emergency matters can be addressed through voicemail or email, with urgent cases prioritised for next business day response.

Reviews (4)

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Alison Trapp

Jun 27, 2021 Report

Critical:Professionalism,Responsiveness
The worst service I have ever experienced. Zero response to emails and calls to the point after 2 months of no progression changed solicitors.

Mary Rose

Oct 27, 2020 Report

Cannot speak highly enough of Thurnhills. In January they prepared my mother's will and set up lasting power of attorney. This involved visits to her house and preparation of paperwork. All done to highest professional standards and promptly. Very helpful at all times.

Jeffersen Gledhill

Nov 29, 2018 Report

My experience of Thurnhills (residential purchase of a flat, sale and purchase of a flat and house, and sale of a house) has been positive on all three occasions.
buying & selling a home is always stressful. On one occasion where my wife and I instructed Thurnhills, unfortunately things didnt go quite to plan: the buyer pulled out at the last minute, due to a change in circumstances! This is one the worst experiences and Thurnhills had the difficult job of breaking the news. They were very empathetic about the situation. At a stage where we might otherwise have just taken the house off the

Daniel Devlin

May 25, 2018 Report

I wouldn't trust this company to keep me out of jail in Monopoly! never mind use them for a simple deeds change... which i made the mistake of doing. now in the 7th week of a '4 week process', i have just been told to 'find another solicitor' by the receptionist. A family run business ran with a cavalier attitude! AVOID!