Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Belfast for Personal Injury and Family Law
Reid Black Solicitors have been providing expert legal advice across Northern Ireland since 1993, with our practice evolving into a limited company in 2012 under the leadership of directors Seamus Reid, Johnny Black, Peter Lynch, and David French. Our firm specialises in personal injury claims, family law, medical negligence, and military-related legal cases, earning recognition as trusted experts in road traffic accidents and hearing loss claims.We operate independently of insurers and claims management companies, ensuring our advice prioritises client interests. Our multidisciplinary teams in property, criminal, and family law deliver tailored solutions, supported by free initial consultations to discuss any legal matter without obligation.
Services
Personal Injury Claims
Family Law Services
Medical Negligence Claims
Hearing Loss Claims
Military Claims
Data Protection Claims
Criminal Law Representation
Probate Services
Company Commercial Law
Employment Law Advice
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer free, no-obligation initial consultations for all legal matters.
- Our team acts solely in your interests, with no ties to insurers or third parties.
- Recognised legal experts in military claims and hearing loss compensation cases.
- Multidisciplinary teams specialising in property, criminal, and family law services.
- Over 30 years of experience providing client-focused legal solutions in Northern Ireland.
What people say
Outstanding service
Highly recommend
Stress-free experience
Professional and efficient
Excellent service
Services
Personal Injury Claims
We specialise in securing compensation for clients injured in road traffic accidents, workplace incidents, and public transport accidents. Our solicitors handle whiplash, cycling, and pedestrian accident claims with proven expertise in negotiating fair settlements. Clients benefit from our no win no fee structure and decades of experience in personal injury law.
Hearing Loss Claims
Our team handles military and industrial hearing loss cases against the Ministry of Defence and employers. We represent clients with tinnitus and noise-induced hearing damage from service in Northern Ireland pipe ranges. Successful claims receive compensation without deductions, as we recover fees directly from the MOD.
Family Law Services
We provide expert legal advice on divorce proceedings, financial settlements, and child custody arrangements. Our solicitors handle high net worth divorces, civil partnerships, and care proceedings with sensitivity and professionalism. Clients receive transparent pricing and dedicated support throughout family law matters.
Medical Negligence Claims
Our specialists pursue compensation for misdiagnosis, hospital negligence, and medical errors including cancer misdiagnosis and cerebral palsy cases. We offer free consultations to assess medical malpractice claims and have secured substantial settlements for urology and hospital negligence victims.
Military Claims
We specialise in military injury claims for veterans with hearing loss, asbestos-related diseases, and occupational illnesses. Our solicitors handle MOD liability cases and asbestos compensation claims, securing five-figure settlements for service personnel without deducting any fees from client compensation.
People
David French
Director
David French leads hearing loss claims with over 30 years' experience securing MOD compensation. He specialises in military claims and has negotiated settlements exceeding 120,000 for veterans. His approach combines legal expertise with client-focused representation.
Eilis McQuillan
Solicitor
Eilis McQuillan handles personal injury and family law cases with a focus on client communication. She provides sensitive support for divorce proceedings and accident claims, maintaining regular updates throughout legal processes.
Kathryn Aiken
Family Law Solicitor
Kathryn Aiken specialises in divorce settlements and child custody arrangements. She guides clients through emotionally challenging family law matters with empathy and practical legal advice, ensuring transparent pricing and timely responses.
Danielle
Legal Executive
Danielle manages hearing loss and military claims with efficiency. She maintains clear communication with clients throughout the claims process, recently securing successful outcomes for MOD-related cases.
Seamus Reid
Director
Seamus Reid co-founded the firm in 1993 and oversees strategic operations. His leadership ensures the firm maintains high standards in personal injury and commercial law services.
Questions
How do I start a personal injury claim?
Contact us via phone or online form for a free consultation. Provide accident details and medical reports to begin the claims process.
Do you offer no win no fee arrangements?
Yes, most personal injury and medical negligence claims operate under no win no fee agreements to ensure accessible legal representation.
How long does a military hearing loss claim take?
Claims typically take 12-24 months depending on MOD cooperation, though we pursue expedited resolutions where possible.
Can I claim for a PSNI data breach?
Yes, we currently handle PSNI data breach compensation claims. Contact us for a free eligibility assessment.
What family law services do you offer?
We handle divorce proceedings, financial settlements, child custody arrangements, and civil partnership dissolutions with specialist legal advice.
How are legal fees structured?
We use no win no fee agreements for claims, with transparent pricing for family and commercial law services discussed upfront.
Reviews (2)
David Donaldson
Nov 29, 2021
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Very happy with the service provided by Reid Black Solicitors when we were purchasing our new house in Northern Ireland. After moving over from England we were unsure of the house-buying process, but Johnny, Carolyn and the team made it absolutely seamless and were extremely responsive, understanding, friendly and professional
I would 100% recommend Reid Black Solicitors!!
I would 100% recommend Reid Black Solicitors!!
Conor Mccomish
Sep 01, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
David helped me get a licence reinstated with the council. Very fast, efficient and professional service. I would highly recommend this company.
David helped me get a licence reinstated with the council. Very fast, efficient and professional service. I would highly recommend this company.
