Sam Carter

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Sam is a confident, experienced and affable family law solicitor. He trained at a nationally respected firm in their Bristol and London offices, and continued practising in Central London for around two years post-qualification. Sam then relocated to the North East in 2017 and has practised at Major Family Law since that time. His outcome and client focused approach has seen Sam go from strenght-to-strength, earning independent recognition for the high quality of his work by being listed as a ‘Rising Star’ by The Legal 500. Sam’s growing reputation and expertise, along with his consistent case successes, has seen him promoted to senior positions within the firm, most recently to Legal Director in November 2023.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 531889

  • Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
  • Licensed for 11 years

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Sam is a confident, experienced and affable family law solicitor. He trained at a nationally respected firm in their Bristol and London offices, and continued practising in Central London for around two years post-qualification. Sam then relocated to the North East in 2017 and has practised at Major Family Law since that time. His outcome and client focused approach has seen Sam go from strenght-to-strength, earning independent recognition for the high quality of his work by being listed as a ‘Rising Star’ by The Legal 500. Sam’s growing reputation and expertise, along with his consistent case successes, has seen him promoted to senior positions within the firm, most recently to Legal Director in November 2023.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 531889

  • Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
  • Licensed for 11 years

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Communication 5.0/5
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Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 5.0/5
Legal Knowledge 5.0/5
Value for money 4.9/5
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  • Major Family Law Limited

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    Until Present

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  • English

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Monday 08:30–18:00
Tuesday 08:30–18:00
Wednesday 08:30–18:00
Thursday 08:30–18:00
Friday 08:30–18:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

12 West Road, Ponteland, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE20 9SU

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LEANNE

Family Law

First Class

I Would highly recommend the services of Major Family Law. Sam has been nothing but professional, honest and extremely reliable - always available when needed. He has helped guide me, offering practical advice during the most sensitive and difficult time a parent can go through. Other staff have also been efficient and helpful when needed. Thank you to you all.

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Lynne

Family Law

Divorce

Sam and the team were fantastic helping me through a recent divorce they were very supportive and explained everything clearly from beginning to end Highly recommended.

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Family Law

Available to help and offer sensible and pragmatic advice

After years of uphill struggles and continuous trips to court, I finally turned to Major Family Law for help. Sam Carter took charge of the case and the work carried out by him was nothing short of first class. Sam was always available to help and offer sensible and pragmatic advice, and the end result was one that I never could have imagined. I have no difficulty whatsoever in recommending the firm, and in particular Sam, to anyone in times of need.

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Michelle

Family Law

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Outstanding - Sam Carter was supportive, patient and thorough. He worked tirelessly on what became a complicated case due to Covid and Brexit taking it all in his stride in a professional and calm manner. His good humour sustained my anxiousness throughout. He was very clear on his explanation on proceedings on the case guiding me through each step in a way I was able to understand as never being part of a court case prior. I would highly recommend Major Family Law as a firm and especially Sam Carter -Associate I won the case:)

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Avril

Family Law

Avril

Major Family Law. We are incredibly grateful to Sam and Daniel for all their support and guidance throughout this process. This has been a very important and emotional time for me and my husband and Sam’s professionalism, reassurance and expertise made a huge difference. We are extremely pleased with the outcome and relieved that we can now move forward and start our next chapter. We truly appreciate everything Sam and Daniel has done for us and would not hesitate to recommend to others. Thank you again for everything. Avril & Chris

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Many thanks Avril and Chris for your warm words of support for the work undertaken in your case by our expert family lawyer, Sam Carter and your Barrister. We’re delighted to hear of your satisfaction. Thank you for sharing your positive experience online with others. It’s very much appreciated by the team at Major Family Law.

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K

Family Law

A client

My son’s partner took his 2 year old son away from him without warning. He needed legal representation quickly. Major Family Law did this. Sam was second to none with his professionalism, knowledge, support, counsel and efficiency throughout. Yes it’s his job and yes fees can be daunting, but, if you’re in a position where you have to fight for a Child Arrangement Order especially then this should be your choice. A huge thank you Sam. You made an extremely traumatic and difficult situation so much easier.

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Many thanks for your 5* review and warm words regarding our family Solicitor, Sam Carter. We’re delighted to hear of your positive experience and satisfaction. Thank you for sharing your feedback with others online. It’s much appreciated by all the team at Major Family Law.

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Ellyna Spatchet

Family Law

Ellyna

Major Family Law is an outstanding firm that I highly recommend. Sam Carter is exceptional – he is a very personable, empathetic and hugely knowledgeable solicitor – this was clear from our first interaction. During incredibly stressful proceedings Sam has been a constant calm presence, always happy to answer questions while offering pragmatic and sensible advice. This clear and honest advice has in turn has allowed expectations to be managed while allowing me to feel I have autonomy. Sam is good humoured and unflappable - with the ‘noise’ that proceedings can bring this is important and helps to keep things focused where they need to be. I really can’t recommend Sam enough - he has been an incredible advocate for myself and my children. He truly is an asset to Major Family Law. Thank you does not feel a big enough word for the gratitude I have towards Sam. Having also spoken and dealt with other people in the firm it is clear there is a strong ethos that runs throughout around client care - I have always felt in safe hands.

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Many thanks Ellyna for your strong words of appreciation for the work our Legal Director, Sam Carter did on your behalf and for your 5* google review. We’re delighted to hear of your positive satisfaction and receive such a glowing endorsement of our professional legal services, thank you. It’s much appreciated by Sam and the team at Major Family Law.

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Melissa

Family Law

Melissa

We can highly recommend Sam Carter if you’re looking for an amazing friendly knowledgeable family law solicitor. Everyone we spoke to from Major family law was very re-assuring and friendly. They have a great system in place every step of the way keeping you up to date regarding costs/payments etc. Sam is fantastic and helped greatly with getting the best outcome for my son and my grandson. He is a very honest, professional, understanding, experienced solicitor. The fees are expensive but you get what you pay for, we knew from the first meeting he was the right person and everything went smoothly from start to finish. We spoke to quite a few others before we found him and there was no comparison. We couldn’t be more thankful and if we ever needed a family law solicitor in the future we would be straight back in touch with Sam without hesitation, he is simply the BEST!. Not the cheapest but the best value for money 💰. Thanks again from the bottom of our hearts, it has allowed our hearts to be happy again and has gave my gorgeous grandson the stability and happiness he deserves in his future. Thanks again Sam

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Many thanks Melissa for such a wonderful review of our brilliant family lawyer, Sam Carter. It’s a joy to read of such satisfaction and to receive your support and appreciation. It makes the job worthwhile reading positive feedback such as yours and we’re very grateful at Major Family Law for you taking the time to share your positive experience online with others. Thank you for this 5* google review. Our very best wishes to you and your family this Christmas.

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Mya

Family Law

Mya

I am so grateful to Anya Harrison who handled my case from start to finish. The team have been 100% excellent and efficient towards my difficult divorce proceedings. The advice and swiftness in action is top notch. The team have been so emotionally comforting in hard times and thorough in carrying out their professional role. The icing on the cake was Sam Carter, who handled my final hearing, he had left no stone unturned. I am pleased for my outcome and I definitely got what I paid for. Thank you.

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Many thanks Mya for your super 5* review and warm words for the team at Major Family Law. We’re delighted to hear of your positive experience and your successful outcome following Sam Carter’s representation at the final hearing and Anya Harrison’s “top notch” preparation towards your final hearing! Best wishes from all of us.

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