Business Details
30 Years
experience
Trusted Legal & Estate Services in Leyland
Established in 1996, Solicitor Direct has built a reputation as a trusted provider of legal and estate agency services across Lancashire and the wider UK. Our team of specialist solicitors and estate agents combines decades of collective experience with a commitment to delivering high-quality, accessible advice without premium costs. Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we prioritise client needs through transparent communication, fixed-fee structures, and a seamless integration of legal and property services. Our expertise spans family law, conveyancing, commercial litigation, and residential transactions, supported by a free initial advice service to ensure informed decision-making. With a 4.7-star rating from clients, we maintain authoritativeness through industry recognition and a client-centric approach that emphasises efficiency, professionalism, and ethical standards.
Services
Conveyancing
Divorce & Family Law
Employment Law
Wills & Probate
Commercial Property
Personal Injury Claims
Estate Agency
Road Traffic Offences
Plot Sales
Employer Advice
Served areas
- UK
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- Established since 1996 with a 4.7-star client rating
- Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
- Fixed-fee legal and estate agency services
- Integrated conveyancing and property sales under one roof
- Free initial legal advice via phone or in person
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Excellent service
Professional and efficient
Hassle-free
Highly recommend
Knowledgeable staff
Services
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing specialists handle residential and commercial property transactions across Lancashire and the UK. Services include buying, selling, remortgaging, and deed transfers, with free instant quotes and fixed-fee structures. Clients benefit from streamlined processes and integrated legal support.
Divorce & Family Law
We provide expert guidance on divorce, financial settlements, and child custody matters. Our solicitors prioritise amicable resolutions while ensuring legal protections, with transparent pricing and free initial consultations to assess case viability.
Estate Agency
Offering full estate agency services for residential properties in Leyland, Preston, and surrounding areas. Features include multi-platform marketing, accompanied viewings, and fixed-fee packages that include legal conveyancing.
Employment Law
Advising employees and employers on contractual disputes, redundancy, and workplace rights. Our solicitors provide clear guidance on compromise agreements, paternity leave, and employment tribunal representation.
Wills & Probate
Comprehensive will-writing and probate services to manage estate distribution. We ensure legally sound documentation, including power of attorney arrangements, with a focus on minimising family disputes during bereavement.
People
Derek Forrest
Owner & Solicitor
With over 25 years in legal practice, Derek specialises in wills, probate, and property law. He leads Solicitor Direct's integrated legal and estate agency services, prioritising client accessibility and transparent pricing.
Donna
Estate Agency Team
An experienced property specialist noted for efficiently managing residential transactions, including a recent 2-week sale from initial contact to completion, ensuring stress-free client experiences.
Questions
What legal services do you offer?
We specialise in conveyancing, family law, employment law, wills/probate, commercial property, and personal injury claims, alongside full estate agency services.
Do you provide services outside Lancashire?
While based in Leyland, we offer legal services nationwide and estate agency support across the UK.
Are your fees fixed or hourly?
Most services use fixed-fee structures, with free initial consultations to clarify costs before proceeding.
Can you handle both property sale and legal work?
Yes, our integrated model manages both processes under one fixed fee, streamlining transactions from viewings to completion.
How are you regulated?
We're authorised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA number 627677), ensuring adherence to strict professional standards.
Do you offer emergency legal support?
Our standard hours are 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, but urgent matters can be discussed via our contact number for immediate triage.
Reviews (14)
Simon Smith
Jun 20, 2022
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We have used Alex and his team at Solicitors Direct Ltd on both purchasing and selling of our properties. On all occasions they have dealt with it in a quick and efficient manner and we will definitely be using them again. Thanks
Lord Keppie
Apr 06, 2022
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Amazing service with conveyancing, really helped me understand everything and did a fantastic job. 10/10
Julie Newton
Feb 25, 2022
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I can positively recommend Solicitors Direct. They handled a transfer of equity for us. Jade was very helpful and approachable keeping us up to date at all times. I like the fact I could pop in with any paperwork as they are local. It makes such a difference being able to do that.
Hezekiah Okoh
Jan 10, 2022
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Really lovely local restaurant with bull ring themes interior. The food is well priced and you Really don't good value for money
Lauren Bancroft
Jan 08, 2022
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Solicitor Direct were amazing from start to finish when handling the sale of my property. As a first time seller I had no knowledge of the process and any queries I had were dealt with quickly and they are extremely knowledgeable. Jade was incredibly helpful, reassuring and proactive! I cannot recommend them enough!
Julie Telford
Nov 01, 2021
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Sometimes had to chase solicitor for a response r to follow up on the progress of sale of a property. Solicitor very knowledgeable and professional. Value for money when selling a property.
Paul Storton
Oct 17, 2021
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I used solicitor direct for a land purchase. This ended up taking quite a while, with a few obstacles throughout the transaction which resulted in a substantial delay. At all times Margaret and the rest of the team at solicitor direct were very helpful and professional. There communication was excellent and I found them very easy to deal with and excellent value for money.
Bradley Duerden
Sep 02, 2021
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I used Solicitor direct to purchase my house and they were simply amazing. They communicate incredibly well and take action unbelievably quickly. Margaret Hearn was our solicitor and she was simply fantastic. Thank you to all the brilliant staff at Solicitor Direct.
Jamie Elwell
Jul 21, 2021
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Requested legal advice and was given a price for this from Solicitor Direct, after agreeing to the work I heard nothing back from them at all, nobody called to collect payment, no email was sent to tell me what was going on. I rang them 3 days after the initial contact and the receptionists' response was basically 'well its only been 3 days.' When I spoke to the Lady who was actually supposed to be dealing with my inquiry her response was the same.
If the culture at this business is that it is acceptable to take 3 days just to let the customer know what is going on or to take their payment, I dread to think how long it would take them to do any actual work. After still not hearing from them after an additional two weeks now I will be taking my business elsewhere.
If the culture at this business is that it is acceptable to take 3 days just to let the customer know what is going on or to take their payment, I dread to think how long it would take them to do any actual work. After still not hearing from them after an additional two weeks now I will be taking my business elsewhere.
Pauline Geraghty
May 02, 2021
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The service received from Solicitor Direct has been superb. Our first contact was with Jenny who valued our house and managed the sale. She was exceptional, very professional but approachable and extremely responsive to any queries we had. She kept us informed all through the process and we have only high praise for her indeed. The office team were great when we needed to contact them, always professional, polite and friendly.
Our solicitor Jade was on the ball and the whole process ran very smoothly. Finally what great value for money. Thank you Solicitor Direct for making what could have been a stressful situation that much easier.
Our solicitor Jade was on the ball and the whole process ran very smoothly. Finally what great value for money. Thank you Solicitor Direct for making what could have been a stressful situation that much easier.
Daniel Harris
Apr 10, 2021
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Excellent and professional service. I used Solicitors Direct during my mortgage process to purchase my first house. Margaret explained the process and really put me at ease. They were able to complete everything in time for Christmas as well. I can definitely recommend
Shane Sharples
Apr 02, 2021
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Id like to thank Annie for her professional top notch service at solicitors direct. I had an issue with a tenant and Annie quickly sorted it, I received a great service and I will definitely recommend. Thank you once again
David Bullock
Mar 06, 2021
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As an ex-Royal Marine of 19 years my patience for incompetence and stupidity is zero. After sacking my previous solicitor for being exactly that I was seeking another solicitor ASAP. A work colleague recommended Solicitor Direct who re-installed my faith in solicitors. Special mention to Margaret Hearn who's professionalism is outstanding. Thank you.
Simon Oakley
Feb 15, 2021
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Critical: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value Not very helpful on the telephone. Didn't seem interested. Will find a more proactive solicitor