Business Details
14 Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Personal Injury Solicitors in Preston
Established in 2012, Dominic Thompson brings decades of combined legal expertise to Preston and surrounding areas. Our practice specialises in personal injury law, handling road traffic accidents, workplace injuries, and criminal injury claims under a no win-no fee structure. We also provide comprehensive services in wills, probate, lasting powers of attorney, and civil disputes, with all work overseen by solicitors holding over 20 years of experience. Our client-centric approach includes free initial consultations, local home visits, and flexible appointment scheduling outside standard office hours. We maintain transparent pricing structures, with probate fees calculated based on time and estate value, while our will drafting service includes consultation, documentation, and secure storage.Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA number 591820), we combine professional rigour with accessible legal support. Our team's background in journalism and legal administration enhances our ability to communicate complex matters clearly. We operate a dedicated complaints procedure aligned with Legal Ombudsman standards, ensuring accountability and continuous service improvement. Our physical office at 215 Tulketh Road, Ashton, offers free parking and direct client access, complemented by digital communication channels for modern convenience.
Services
Personal Injury Claims
Wills & Probate
Civil Disputes
Road Traffic Accidents
Criminal Injury Claims
Powers of Attorney
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of legal expertise in personal injury and probate matters
- Our no win-no fee structure ensures accessible justice for all clients
- We provide free initial consultations and home visits for convenience
- SRA-regulated practice guarantees professional standards and accountability
- Transparent pricing with clear VAT disclosure on all services
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Personal Injury Claims
Specialist representation for road traffic accidents, workplace injuries, and criminal injuries under no win-no fee arrangements. Our experienced solicitors secure maximum compensation while managing all legal complexities. Clients benefit from 25% success fee structure with no upfront costs.
Wills & Probate
Comprehensive will drafting and probate administration services. Includes estate valuation, asset distribution, and tax planning. Basic wills from 150+VAT with secure storage. Probate fees calculated transparently based on time and estate value.
Civil Disputes
Expert dispute resolution for property, contract, and debt matters. Services include mediation, court representation, and settlement negotiations. All cases managed by solicitors with over 20 years' experience in civil litigation.
Road Traffic Accidents
Specialist claims handling for road accident victims. Covers vehicle damage, medical expenses, and lost earnings. No win-no fee service ensures accessible legal support with 25% success fee on awarded compensation.
Criminal Injury Claims
Guidance through Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority claims process. Support with evidence gathering, application submission, and appeal procedures. No upfront fees with 25% success fee on awarded compensation.
People
Dominic Thompson
Principal Solicitor
Qualified solicitor since 2001 with specialist personal injury expertise. Former journalist turned legal professional, established firm in 2012 after decade as partner at Ellen Court Partnership. Direct contact: dominic@dtlaw.co.uk
Marie Harte
Office Manager
Legal professional with 20+ years' experience. Former Bramwells Solicitors employee, now managing office operations since firm's establishment. Ensures client service excellence. Direct contact: marie@dtlaw.co.uk
Emma Lakeland
Administration Assistant
Key administrative support since 2013. Manages reception services and team coordination. Transferred from Ellen Court Partnership in 2012. Ensures smooth daily operations and client interactions.
Questions
What personal injury claims do you handle?
We specialise in road traffic accidents, workplace injuries, slips/trips, and criminal injury claims under no win-no fee arrangements.
Do you offer free legal consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations to assess your case and explain available legal options without obligation.
Can I get home visits for legal matters?
Yes, we offer local home visiting services for clients unable to visit our Preston office during regular hours.
How are probate fees calculated?
Probate fees combine hourly rates (£255) and estate value percentages (1.5%), with transparent breakdowns provided upfront.
Are your legal fees VAT inclusive?
All fees are subject to 20% VAT, clearly disclosed during initial consultations and in written cost estimates.
Reviews (5)
Maureen Macuras
Jul 01, 2021
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Absolutely First Class. Very efficent and professional. Dominic dealt with a very stressful case for me and won. He also compiled our wills. Highly recommended. He also has a very friendly and helpful team of staff. TOP CLASS.
Heather Corby
Sep 26, 2020
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Professional without being impersonal, a level of service that reflects their dedication to help. I have referred friends and family to them and now consider them as our family solicitor should be ever need sound advice!
Brian Stevens
Sep 23, 2019
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Very prompt and helpful service to produce wills for my wife and I. Also handled a probate case for my family professionally and sympathetically- would highly recommend.
Toffee Man
Aug 31, 2018
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Great service. Dominic is extremely versed on all areas and is very accommodating. You need help with anything legal then this is the man!
Mike Fenlon
Jul 23, 2017
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Have used Dominic for many years. Never had anything other than professional and outstanding service. Highly recommended.
