Business Details
20 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in Draperstown
Established in 2006 by Principal Solicitor Mary O'Kane, our firm provides expert legal advice with a personal approach. We serve diverse clients across Northern Ireland, offering tailored solutions for private and commercial needs. Our team combines decades of experience with a commitment to guiding clients through complex legal processes. With specialists in areas like personal injury, conveyancing, and family law, we prioritise client trust and satisfaction. Our reputation for professionalism is built on over 35 years of collective legal expertise, including Mary O'Kane's 1987 qualification and Conall O'Kane's commendation in postgraduate legal studies.We maintain memberships with the Law Society's Home Charter Scheme and Northern Ireland Co-Ownership Housing Association, ensuring high standards of service. Our office manager brings extensive operational knowledge, supporting seamless legal processes. We focus on transparency, accessibility, and local market understanding while maintaining partnerships with leading professionals in related fields.
Services
Personal Injury Claims
Residential Conveyancing
Family Law Matters
Probate Services
Commercial Property Law
Road Traffic Accident Claims
Licensing Applications
Court Representation
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of combined legal expertise from Queen's University-qualified solicitors
- Our team provides personalised service with deep local market knowledge
- We maintain partnerships with leading mortgage advisors and estate agents
- Our solicitors specialise in complex areas like medical negligence litigation
- We combine professional excellence with accessible, approachable communication
Associations and certifications
- Law Society's Home Charter Scheme
What people say
Great asset
Professional and discreet
Accessible and approachable
Stress-free process
Highly professional
Services
Personal Injury Claims
We represent clients in personal injury and medical negligence cases, guiding them through complex legal processes. Our solicitors help claim compensation for injuries caused by medical professionals' mistakes within the last three years. We ensure clients understand their right to choose independent legal representation rather than insurance-referred solicitors.
Residential Conveyancing
Specialising in residential property transactions, we assist first-time buyers, buy-to-let investors, and self-build mortgage applicants. Our services include property sales, remortgaging, and transfers, supported by partnerships with estate agents and mortgage advisors to ensure efficient processes.
Family Law Matters
We handle divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and financial settlements. Our solicitors advise on residence orders, maintenance agreements, and domestic violence protections, including Non-Molestation and Occupation Orders, with support for legal aid applications.
Probate Services
We assist with will creation, estate administration, and inheritance tax planning. Our services include probate applications, asset valuation, and trust management, ensuring sensitive handling of deceased estates with professional financial adviser collaboration.
Commercial Property Law
We advise on commercial property acquisitions, lease agreements, and development considerations. Our expertise covers planning permissions, insurance requirements, and road closure agreements for property developers and business tenants.
People
Mary O'Kane
Principal Solicitor
Qualified in 1987 after graduating from Queen's University Belfast. Specialises in general practice law with 22 years' experience in Mid-Ulster. Holds a Commercial Conveyancing certificate and serves as the firm's principal legal advisor.
Conall O'Kane
Solicitor
Graduated from University of Ulster and completed postgraduate studies at Queen's University. Specialises in conveyancing, family law, and litigation. Recognised for excellence in personal injury and medical negligence cases since 2019.
Sharon Marron
Office Manager
Manages daily operations with extensive legal procedure knowledge. Has worked in solicitors' offices since leaving school, providing continuity and administrative expertise since the firm's 2006 establishment.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in personal injury claims, residential and commercial conveyancing, family law, probate services, and licensing applications across Northern Ireland.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our solicitors have 35+ years combined experience, including Queen's University Belfast graduates and postgraduate-qualified legal specialists in multiple practice areas.
Do you offer commercial property legal services?
Yes, we handle commercial leases, land acquisitions, and development considerations with specialist advice on planning and insurance requirements.
Can you assist with wills and probate?
We create tailored wills, administer estates, and manage trust arrangements with professional financial adviser collaboration for inheritance tax planning.
Are you accessible for local clients?
Based in Draperstown since 2006, we serve clients across Northern Ireland with both in-person and remote consultation options available.
