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Trusted Solicitors in Burnley | Donald Race & Newton
Donald Race & Newton has been providing expert legal advice and exceptional client care since 1924. Our firm combines deep local roots with a commitment to delivering straightforward, jargon-free legal solutions tailored to individual and business needs. With over 90 years of experience, we specialise in both private client work and commercial legal services, maintaining a reputation for proactive case management and transparent communication. Our team of highly qualified solicitors brings decades of collective expertise across areas such as family law, conveyancing, corporate law, and criminal defence.We prioritise client relationships, ensuring full case visibility through regular updates while combining traditional values with modern legal practices. Our track record includes successful outcomes in complex cases, supported by fixed-fee structures and no-win-no-fee arrangements where appropriate. The firm's leadership includes specialists with decades of experience in their respective fields, as evidenced by client testimonials praising our empathetic approach and practical problem-solving. We maintain offices in Burnley, Colne, and Whalley to better serve East Lancashire's legal needs.
Services
Family Law
Conveyancing
Corporate Law
Criminal Defence
Clinical Negligence
Wills & Probate
Employment Law
Commercial Litigation
Road Traffic Offences
Wealth Management
Details
- Year established: 1924
Highlights and features
- We have over 90 years of combined legal expertise serving East Lancashire
- Our solicitors are specialists in their respective legal fields
- We provide proactive case management with regular client updates
- Transparent pricing structures including fixed-fee and no-win-no-fee options
- 24-hour emergency helpline for urgent legal matters
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Exceptional support
Seamless process
Highly recommend
Outstanding service
Proactive approach
Services
Family Law
Our dedicated family law team helps clients navigate relationship breakdowns with sensitivity and expertise. We specialise in child custody arrangements, financial settlements, and divorce proceedings while prioritising amicable resolutions. With over 20 years' experience, our lead solicitor Karen Frankland focuses on protecting client interests while minimising conflict through negotiation and mediation.
Conveyancing
We provide comprehensive residential conveyancing services for property purchases and sales. Our process includes contract preparation, title verification, and completion arrangements with fixed-fee pricing. Clients benefit from our experienced team's efficient case management, as demonstrated by testimonials praising our responsiveness and successful transaction completions.
Corporate Law
Our corporate law services support businesses from start-up to growth phases. We offer commercial contract drafting, mergers and acquisitions advice, and regulatory compliance guidance. The team works closely with clients across various sectors to provide commercially focused solutions that protect business interests and facilitate growth.
Criminal Defence
We provide urgent legal representation for criminal charges including road traffic offences and serious criminal cases. Our solicitors offer 24/7 police station attendance, pre-charge representations, and court defence strategies. The team specialises in protecting client rights during investigations and achieving favourable outcomes through evidence analysis.
Clinical Negligence
Our clinical negligence specialists help clients seek compensation for medical treatment failures. We handle complex cases involving misdiagnosis, surgical errors, and birth injuries with compassionate support throughout the claims process. The team focuses on securing appropriate compensation while holding healthcare providers accountable for substandard care.
People
David Lawson
Criminal Law Solicitor
Admitted as a solicitor in 1995, David specialises in criminal defence and police claims with extensive experience in serious crime cases. He leads the pre-charge investigation team and manages complex legal challenges.
Karen Frankland
Family Law Solicitor
With over 20 years' experience, Karen heads the family law department specialising in child custody matters and divorce proceedings. She focuses on achieving amicable resolutions while protecting client interests.
Matthew Finley
Building Disputes Solicitor
Qualified in 1998, Matthew specialises in construction law and commercial litigation. He advises on contract disputes, payment recovery, and pre-emptive legal strategies for construction industry clients.
Gillian Taylor
Family Law Solicitor
A qualified solicitor since 2006, Gillian handles complex family law cases with particular expertise in child arrangement disputes and post-divorce matters.
Sara Jane Chorkley
Private Client Solicitor
Leading the private client department, Sara specialises in wills, probate, and inheritance planning. She provides expert guidance on tax-efficient estate planning and asset protection.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in family law, conveyancing, corporate law, criminal defence, clinical negligence, and private client services including wills and probate.
Do you offer fixed-fee legal services?
Yes, we provide fixed-fee structures for many services including conveyancing and offer no-win-no-fee arrangements where appropriate.
Are you available for urgent legal matters?
We operate a 24-hour emergency helpline for urgent legal issues and provide immediate representation for police station attendances.
What makes your firm different from other solicitors?
We combine over 90 years of local experience with specialist legal expertise, offering proactive case management and transparent pricing structures.
Do you handle commercial legal matters?
Yes, our corporate law team provides comprehensive business legal services including start-up advice, commercial contracts, and dispute resolution.
