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“I would definitely recommend this company”
I had Brian deal with my divorce, him and his team were excellent through the challenging times of Covid, giving good advice and getting the job done. A big thanks to them all and I would definitely recommend this company. Best wishes for a prosperous future and thanks for their guidance throughout the process.
“My best interests were always at the core of how they work”
I found Rooney Family Law an excellent firm to work with. Brian was professional and approachable at all times and Lynn provided ongoing updates on all developments My case was very complex and I would highly recommend their work as I was able to feel confident I was heard and my best interests were always at the core of how they work.
“A very stressful process was made straight forward by Brian and team”
Efficient, Professional, Great communication & Service. Amazing service from start to finish. I can not recommend Rooney Family Law enough. What could have been a very stressful process was made straight forward by Brian and team. It was such a relief to find them and have confidence that they would deal with my case efficiently. Clear communication throughout and very happy with the final outcome. Thank you for everything.
“I found Brian to be personable, knowledgeable and straightforward”
Effective and efficient. I was originally drawn to Rooney Family Law from great reviews and transparent pricing policies which alleviated a concern for me which was not knowing what the final bill might look like. I found Brian to be personable, knowledgeable, straightforward and he always let me know what to expect next. My separation case was dealt with quickly yet comprehensively and I never had cause to chase for updates. I would absolutely recommend their services.
“Brian Rooney and his team achieved my divorce in a seamless manner”
Professional, consistent and comfortable to work with. After spending a small deposit on a house with another law firm I decided to change, and I am so glad that I did. Brian Rooney and his team, achieved my divorce in a seamless manner, even through a pandemic! Their communication was swift, and in the manner that I preferred. I'm hoping I don't require the use of a family law specialist again but should I do, I wouldn't hesitate in using Brian and his team.
“Always use Rooney Family Law as they are second to none”
We used the services of Rooney Family Law to help us gain access to our grandchild after a family separation. We thought we had no chance of getting access as grandparents don't have rights. Rooney Family Law took our case on and we now have access to our granddaughter because she has rights and Rooney Family Law proved that we were an important part of her life and had made significant difference to her development and family stability. Never give up and always use Rooney Family Law as they are second to none. Many thanks to Brian and all at Rooney Family Law.
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Morton Fraser promise clarity and in my experience that's exactly what you get. Great advice, great service.
Professional firm with polite and intelligent lawyers.
Excellent law firm. Friendly and helpful.
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“Just walk through Johnson Legal's door and let them take care of you”
If you need family law advice, call Johnson Legal. Beverley and her team really helped me out at a time of enormous upheaval and stress in my life. In engaging Johnson Legal, I hoped for solid legal advice and guidance. I got that in spades, but got a hell of a lot more besides - real care for me as a client, understanding, compassion, a great sense of humour and a genuine feeling of being looked after. I needed family law advice but this extra dimension of care means that I cannot recommend Johnson Legal highly enough. They have done a lot to support me through a very difficult time. Beverley and Hayley have dealt with family law matters for many years. Beverley’s peers include many of the Sheriffs who dispense justice within the Scottish legal system itself. I think this experience and in-depth understanding of how the system works gives Johnson Legal a huge advantage when dealing with clients. It certainly increased my confidence level and I needed that. I believe that smaller firms are generally more eager and able to help clients than massive law companies who simply offer perfunctory advice to clients. Johnson Legal are a tightly knit team of family lawyers who really looked after me. Beverley was contactable pretty much 24x7 - I could text her anytime and expect to get a reply. If Beverley wasn’t available (which was rare), then Hayley - who is very organised - was able to help out. Yasmin and the other team members who answer the phone are always polite and courteous. I dealt mainly with Beverley and Hayley and would say that they form a tenacious legal team. I genuinely felt that I was in good hands. I thought that I knew how the legal system worked based on subjective opinions I formed from watching TV. I was wrong. Forget what you think you know about family law. Just walk through Johnson Legal's door and let them take care of you. They really helped me out.
“Go the extra mile”
Excellent, hard working and go the extra mile.
“They made a particularly stressful time that bit more bearable”
I cant recommend Johnson Legal family law team enough. Hayley (part of Beverley's team) was fantastic throughout, providing excellent advice in an extremely professional manner. They made a particularly stressful time that bit more bearable. Give them a call!
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“Very friendly and extremely helpful”
Absolutely great service ,very friendly and extremely helpful
“Professionalism, politeness & empathy”
From a Family Law perspective, I couldn't be more happy with the professionalism, politeness & empathy I received.
“First class service”
I would highly recommend this firm from the property department to family law. First class service and everyone genuinely looks after their clients.
Best solicitor in Edinburgh.
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“I would highly recommend Lisa to anyone in a similar situation”
Lisa Girdwood of Brodies handled my difficult and protracted divorce. She was professional and empathetic, responding quickly and effectively to any questions that I had. She liaised with colleagues in other departments and with external financial advisers to ensure that all aspects of my divorce were handled in a cohesive way. In prospect, my divorce was extremely daunting but Lisa and her colleagues were able to make the reality of it straightforward and comprehensible. I would highly recommend Lisa to anyone in a similar situation.
“We will never be able thank her enough for what she did for our family”
We had the incredible good fortune to work with Lisa Girdwood during our very complex international abduction case. Even from 4000 miles away, Lisa kept us informed and in touch with the process. Thanks to Lisa’s advice and tremendous knowledge, we got through some of the darkest days imaginable. We will never be able thank her enough for what she did for our family.
Brilliant legal team, quick and efficient responses and answered all questions regarding my expected services
Professional service, very helpful and responsive - would recommend.
Good law firm
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“Would recommend”
I dealt with Lynne Stratford who was very friendly, informative and professional at all times. Would recommend. Thanks Drummond Miller for a positive end to 2020!
“Thanks to all at Dalkeith Office”
Helpful, good communication and advice throughout all the process, and NO hidden costs, and got me what I asked for to my satisfaction and my gratitude. Thanks to all at Dalkeith Office.
“Thank you Drummond Miller”
Visited to get advice about a family matter, very professional staff who helped me, thank you Drummond Miller.
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“I highly recommend their services”
I can proudly say that MBS Solicitors are the best Immigration / Family Law firm in Edinburgh and probably one of the top in Scotland. The way they handle applications is nothing short of excellent!. I highly recommend their services.
“One of the kind”
I can fairly recommend that place! Always helpful and more than service! One of the kind thank you!
One of the best solicitors in Edinburgh would recommend.
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“Explained everything to me”
Very friendly and helpful people. Explained everything to me without any problems. Only advice me the best solution.
“Prompt action delivered”
Straightforward, sensible, sound legal advice and prompt action delivered courteously and with integrity for the fee quoted at the outset.
Thorntons were brilliant from start to finish. Would definitely recommend them to friends, family or anyone else.
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“I can't thank Mark and his team enough”
I live in Cape Town and my 8 year old son in Scotland. 4 Years ago I was only allowed one call a month with my son. For all you DEVOTED and RESPONSIBLE father's out there caught up in a power imbalances and struggling with sufficient contact, Mark Thorley from Thorley Stephenson is your man. Today we share my son's holidays and I get to see him every term. I can't thank Mark and his team enough for their effort and support. It has changed me and my son's lives for the better.
“I wouldn’t go anywhere else”
Unfortunately nobody wants a Solicitor but after working on a Family Custody battle for the last two years then subsequent divorce I wouldn’t go anywhere else. I have had the pleasure of meeting with both Partners who are exceptional as well as the Director who dealt with my case who was just as amazing too. Try these Solicitors before anyone else would be my recommendation!
“Mark especially gets my full recommendation”
I have been a client for many years, supported through family, civil, criminal and employment cases. Mark Thorley especially gets my full recommendation.
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“Empathy, knowledge and support”
From the first phone call - to find out where to start the process of separation - I knew I was in good hands. I wanted a collaborative approach and she guided me through the collaborative and not-so-collaborative process with empathy, knowledge and support. She provided us both with excellent financial and counselling support professionals as part of the collaboration and kept me calm when it felt like the world was falling apart There were tears, there were meltdowns (me - not her!) but there were also some laughs and this made the horrible process of divorce just that bit easier to bear. A divorce is possibly the hardest emotional rollercoaster one will ever encounter - and people like Cath Karlin are essential to get through it. I would have no hesitation in recommending her should any of my friends ever find themselves in need of a good family lawyer.
“An amazing lawyer”
Cath has really helped us go through a lot. Thank you, you are an amazing lawyer!
Thank you for helping with my divorce. It was so great to have someone who could take me through a really hard time.
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“The world needs more people like Fiona”
Gibson Kerr Family Law Solicitors in Edinburgh helped me with establishing my parental rights and responsibilities. Fiona helped me become more involved in my son’s life. It means very much to me being involved in my son’s education and upbringing. I will continue to do right by my son, to pursue legal rights and responsibilities and to raise him as best I can. The world needs more people like Fiona and the guys at Shared Parenting Scotland. Thanks again for doing so much right were unfortunately is has been treated wrong.
“Felt supported and taken care of”
Gibson Kerr Family Law Solicitors in Edinburgh have been extraordinary in helping me with my divorce and contact with my children, my special "thank you" goes to Caroline MacBeath and Fiona Rasmusen. I have felt supported and taken care of by the team and company on far more grounds than just the legal aspects. Emotional intelligence is needed additional to technical knowledge; even more when young children are involved in the divorce. Without your absolutely fantastic, quick and professional help and support, I am afraid it would not have been possible for my ex-wife and I to come to a solid fair agreement. They manage to avoid going to court, diplomatic where possible, standing our ground if necessary. I can only but recommend them.
Helpful and professional staff. Highly recommended.
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“Amazing guidance with a calm voice”
Best advice I received in ages. Brilliant and communicative, answers and listens and amazing guidance with a calm voice. I would recommend using themselves highly, from my dealings so far, They don't attempt to fill in the blank spaces and ask useless questions. The advice they offer is clear and concise and directly helpful. Best part was the responding timeframe, even the reception staff are approachable and friendly. 100 percent is a reliable good law firm.
Top quality solicitors. Thanks to the family law department. I was helped with practical help and assistance in a difficult time. I was recommended them by a friend and wasn't disappointed. Thank you so much.
Family Law Glossary
Each solicitor listed by Wiselaw is independently researched and considered against strict criteria. Examples of the criteria are shown below.
The quality and content of feedback that clients have given via trusted review services such as Google and TrustPilot.
Formal accreditations that are awarded to firms based on their expertise and/or their outstanding working practices.
Industry-recognised awards for superior business practices, legal expertise or customer care.
Evidence of high quality client care, including reviews received, publishing and sharing legal knowledge, and quality of enquiry replies.
The extent to which the solicitor has been involved in cases that have helped to shape and change wider family law.
Is the solicitor one of the best within their price band? A lower-priced or mid-priced solicitor will be included if they are the best compared to other solicitors in the same price band.
Does the solicitor have a proven track record, earned over years, of being an extremely shrewd legal practitioner? They aren’t in any way new or unproven.
The solicitor is well recognised for having a specialism in a particular area of family law, such as international divorce, abduction, or custody.
Is the solicitor part of an established firm and they have quickly gained a reputation for being expert in their field? A highly skilled rising star who doesn’t yet command the highest fees, so making them very good value.
Does the solicitor’s surrounding team contain high calibre lawyers and secretaries who collectively can offer broader and deeper legal advice as circumstances require?
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