Business Details
Trusted Legal Services in Ulverston and Dalton
Livingstons Solicitors are a long-established local law firm serving the South Lakes and Furness area. Founded with a commitment to providing friendly and efficient legal services at reasonable costs, we specialise in five core departments: Property, Private Client, Litigation, Employment/Commercial, and Family. Our team delivers top-quality legal advice to individuals and businesses, supported by a 96% client satisfaction rate from 2024 questionnaires. We pioneered fixed-fee structures in family, private client, and conveyancing cases to ensure transparency, with costs agreed upfront to eliminate hidden charges.Our free initial consultations (excluding property matters) reflect our dedication to accessibility. With offices in Ulverston and Dalton, we combine local expertise with a reputation for resolving complex legal challenges, including inheritance tax planning, commercial property, and agricultural law. Our client-centric approach has earned us 100% recommendation rates, underpinned by decades of experience and a focus on building long-term trust.
Services
Property Law
Family Law
Wills & Estates
Commercial Law
Dispute Resolution
Employment Law
Inheritance Tax Planning
Commercial Property
Agricultural Law
Lasting Power of Attorney
Highlights and features
- We offer fixed fees with no hidden charges for transparent legal costs.
- Our 96% client satisfaction rate reflects our commitment to quality service.
- Free initial consultations provide accessible legal guidance for non-property matters.
- Local expertise serving South Lakes and Furness communities for decades.
- Dual offices in Ulverston and Dalton ensure convenient client access.
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Excellent service
Professional and friendly
Prompt communication
No hidden charges
Compassionate and kind
Services
Property Law
Our property team provides fast, fixed-fee services for residential and commercial transactions. We handle sales, purchases, remortgages, leases, and property development with local expertise. Clients benefit from transparent pricing and proactive communication, ensuring minimal complications during processes like equity release or business lease renewals.
Family Law
We resolve family disputes including divorce, financial settlements, and child arrangements. Our specialists prioritise negotiated solutions but provide robust court representation when needed. Services include cohabitation agreements, mediation, and tailored advice on maintenance or asset division, with fixed fees available for many cases.
Wills & Estates
We draft legally sound wills and offer inheritance tax planning to protect assets. Services include lasting powers of attorney, probate, and trust creation. Free home visits and storage ensure accessibility, while our expertise prevents disputes arising from poorly prepared documents.
Commercial Law
Our commercial team advises on company formation, contracts, and business sales. We draft bespoke articles of association, partnership agreements, and shareholder contracts. Fixed-fee options cover incorporations and commercial property transactions, supporting businesses from setup to succession planning.
Dispute Resolution
We handle contractual, shareholder, and employment disputes with a focus on negotiation. For unresolved cases, we provide court representation in matters involving directors, employees, or partnership agreements, ensuring pragmatic solutions aligned with client objectives.
People
Steve Walker
Managing Director
With extensive experience in employment law, Steve leads the firm's commercial and employment departments. He specialises in advising employers and employees on disputes, contracts, and tribunal representation, combining strategic legal expertise with practical business solutions.
Kim Chambers
Director
Kim heads the property department, managing commercial leases, property development, and agricultural law cases. Her expertise ensures clients receive tailored advice on transactions ranging from business premises to rural land sales.
Sharon Ritchie
Family Law Specialist
Sharon focuses on divorce, child arrangements, and financial settlements. She advocates for negotiated resolutions while preparing robust court cases when necessary, prioritising client needs in emotionally sensitive family disputes.
Sarah Robinson
Solicitor
Sarah combines legal expertise with compassionate client care, handling wills, probate, and family law cases. Her approach balances technical precision with empathy, particularly in inheritance tax planning and vulnerable client support.
Laura Gregory
Commercial Property Lawyer
Laura specialises in commercial property transactions, including leases and development projects. She provides clear guidance on landlord-tenant relations and property compliance, ensuring smooth processes for business clients.
Questions
What areas do Livingstons Solicitors Solicitors cover?
We serve clients in South Lakes, Furness, Barrow, Ulverston, and Dalton, with offices in Ulverston and Dalton-in-Furness.
Do Livingstons Solicitors offer fixed-fee legal services?
Yes, we provide fixed fees for family law, conveyancing, wills, and probate to ensure transparent pricing with no hidden charges.
Can I get a free initial legal consultation?
Yes, we offer free 30-minute consultations for non-property matters at either of our Cumbrian offices.
What specialisms does Livingstons Solicitors have?
Our key specialisms include property law, family disputes, commercial contracts, agricultural law, and inheritance tax planning.
How experienced is Livingstons Solicitors' team?
Our solicitors have decades of combined experience, with specialists in employment law, commercial property, and private client services.
Reviews (6)
Thomas Orr
Oct 22, 2021
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Critical: Professionalism Very poor service, always chasing updates, still waiting for money owed, due to overcharging
Ray Guselli
Apr 26, 2020
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Been with Livingstons for some years now and they have handled a wide variety of issues for me. I have never had anything less than exceptional service. From receptionists to directors one is made to feel part of the Livingston's family with quality advice being delivered at every stage of the process. I really cannot thank the company and directors for the excellent advice and service over many years of association where everything is always done so professionally.
Some colleagues who already had a solicitor asked me about specialist legal advice, in which the Livingston's Managing Director specialises and were amazed and delighted at how much they were helped with an issue regarding employment law. I cannot praise Steve Walker and the team enough and highly recommend them for anyone looking for any aspect of legal advice, help with employment or property matters, in fact anything where the use of a solicitor is necessary. A local five star service.
Some colleagues who already had a solicitor asked me about specialist legal advice, in which the Livingston's Managing Director specialises and were amazed and delighted at how much they were helped with an issue regarding employment law. I cannot praise Steve Walker and the team enough and highly recommend them for anyone looking for any aspect of legal advice, help with employment or property matters, in fact anything where the use of a solicitor is necessary. A local five star service.
Philip Hatfield
Dec 21, 2019
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Livingstons, are a well established firm in Ulverston and were my parents' Solicitors for many years. I have used them many times myself and have always found their service to be superb and the fees more than reasonable. I would recommend them to anyone.
Derrick Davenport
Dec 18, 2019
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Really happy with the service when using Livingstons for a work matter recently. Stephen was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable - i'm happy to recommend to others and will be using them for additional legal support moving forwards.
Lee Jackson
Dec 21, 2018
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Disappointing service as when called regarding an imminent issue no response was given to a call back! Use others locally if you need things sorted in a time frame!
Lorraine B.
Mar 13, 2009
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Livingston's did my conveyancing when I moved to Ulverston. They provided a good rapid service, (I wanted to move in 6 weeks!) and kept me up to date well. Everyone thinks solicitors are expensive, and Livingston's was no different.
