Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Lancashire
Brighouse Wolff Solicitors have been providing legal services to individuals and businesses across Lancashire since our establishment. With offices in Ormskirk and Skelmersdale, we specialise in delivering expert legal advice across a comprehensive range of practice areas while maintaining our founding principles of client care and professionalism. Our team of qualified solicitors and legal professionals offer tailored solutions in family law, personal injury, commercial property, and more, combining decades of collective experience with a commitment to accessible, cost-effective legal representation.We remain the only local firm undertaking legal aid work in family matters, ensuring justice remains within reach for all clients. Our dedication to continuous improvement and client satisfaction has solidified our reputation as a trusted legal partner in the region.
Services
Criminal Law
Personal Injury
Clinical Negligence
Commercial Property
Family Law
Wills & Probate
Conveyancing
Dispute Resolution
Equity Release
Highlights and features
- We are the only local firm conducting legal aid work in family matters
- Our combined sales and conveyancing service streamlines property transactions
- 35+ years of collective experience in family law and private client services
- Specialist representation in criminal litigation and higher court advocacy
- Client-focused approach with offices in Ormskirk and Skelmersdale for local accessibility
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Friendly, professional approach
No poor service in 40 years
Hassle free service
Excellent service
Would recommend
Services
Criminal Law
Our criminal law team provides expert representation for clients facing charges in magistrates' and crown courts. With higher court advocates and police station specialists, we offer 24/7 emergency assistance and strategic defence planning. Clients benefit from our extensive experience in complex criminal litigation and local court knowledge.
Personal Injury
We specialise in personal injury claims including road accidents, workplace injuries, and tripping incidents. Our solicitors handle multi-track cases to secure maximum compensation for clients. With decades of experience, we provide dedicated support throughout the claims process for both minor and serious injuries.
Commercial Property
Our commercial property services cover transactions, landlord-tenant matters, and equity release mortgages. Experienced solicitors handle acquisitions, disposals, and leasing for businesses. Clients receive tailored advice on property investments and commercial real estate transactions across Lancashire.
Family Law
We provide comprehensive family law services including divorce proceedings, financial settlements, and child custody arrangements. Our solicitors represent clients in court and mediation, specialising in complex cases involving social services. Services include wills and lasting powers of attorney for family matters.
Conveyancing
Our residential and commercial conveyancing services streamline property transactions with dedicated solicitors and assistants. We offer combined sales and conveyancing under one roof, handling transfers, remortgages, and equity release cases. Clients benefit from our local property market expertise in Lancashire.
People
Jenny Clark
Partner Commercial Department
Qualified in 2001 with expertise in commercial property transactions, landlord-tenant matters, and equity release mortgages. Graduated from Keele University with geography and geology degree before legal training.
Debra Coughlin
Head of Residential Conveyancing
Specialist in property matters since 2008, including equity transfers and right-to-buy schemes. Provides flexible appointments and personal service, supported by conveyancing assistant Owen Morris.
Simon G. Brighouse
Family Law Department
Over 35 years' experience in family law matters including divorce, financial settlements, and child arrangements. Direct descendant of founding partner with continuous client representation through court proceedings.
Jennifer L. Kirby
Head of Wills & Probate
Specialist in private client work including wills, probate, and trusts. Delivers home visits and community education on probate matters, with national award recognition for legal excellence.
Mike Flynn
Higher Court Advocate
Criminal law specialist since 1994 with police station and magistrates' court experience. Provides local representation across Lancashire, handling cases from initial investigation through to crown court proceedings.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients across Lancashire including Ormskirk, Skelmersdale, Maghull, Burscough, Tarleton, and Southport with offices in both Ormskirk and Skelmersdale.
Do you offer legal aid?
Yes, we are the only local firm providing legal aid services for family law matters in the Lancashire area.
What is your conveyancing process?
Our combined sales and conveyancing service handles property transactions under one roof, offering streamlined processes for purchases, sales, and equity release mortgages.
Do you handle personal injury claims?
Yes, we handle all types of personal injury claims including road accidents, workplace injuries, and tripping incidents with specialist representation for complex cases.
Reviews (1)
Lynn Doyle
Jun 30, 2021
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I'm going back 12 years or so but my final experience of dealing with this business was paying 180 for a letter to be written and sent on my behalf which, 8 weeks or so later hadn't been sent. In fact, the solicitor and namesake of the business told me that the hour long meeting that I'd had with him never even took place. What? I immediately switched to DPH next door. On attending my first meeting with my new solicitor, I found that Brighouse Wolff hadn't sent my file (next door). I then had to go and ask for my file which was brought to me by said namesake along with questions regarding why
