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Bell Lamb & Joynson

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4.9/5
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Welcome to Bell Lamb & Joynson, an award-winning law firm established in 1821. With a history of over two centuries, we combine deep-rooted expertise with modern legal practice from our offices in Liverpool, Runcorn, Maghull, and Warrington. We specialise in Conveyancing, Criminal Law, Family Law, Motor and Road Traffic Law, Powers of Attorney, and Wills & Probate. Trust our legacy and expertise to guide you through your legal matters and contact Bell Lamb & Joynson today. Read more...

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Bell Lamb & Joynson
have 3 other locations

7 Central Square
Liverpool
L31 0AE

84 Sankey Street
Warrington
WA1 1SG

Mill Bank House
Runcorn
WA7 2SX

7 Central Square
Liverpool
L31 0AE

84 Sankey Street
Warrington
WA1 1SG

Mill Bank House
Runcorn
WA7 2SX

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Available lawyers at Bell Lamb & Joynson

Rachael McClean

4.9 out of 5
(246)
Solicitor

Sam Austin

4.9 out of 5
(151)
Conveyancer (non-solicitor)

Gemma Scholes

4.8 out of 5
(39)
Chartered Legal Executive

Chris Courtenay

4.9 out of 5
(32)
Conveyancer

Emma Coathup

5.0 out of 5
(31)
Conveyancing Paralegal (non-solicitor)

Talitha Shandley

5.0 out of 5
(29)
Trainee Solicitor (non-solicitor)

Peter Haney

5.0 out of 5
(22)
Police Station Representative.

Darren Jones

5.0 out of 5
(21)
Solicitor

James Lawrence Smith

5.0 out of 5
(20)
Solicitor

Jessica Flaherty

4.9 out of 5
(15)
Solicitor

Marcela Salter

4.9 out of 5
(15)
Solicitor

Ellie Jones

4.9 out of 5
(12)
Conveyancing Paralegal

Jeremy Rawson

4.9 out of 5
(11)
Solicitor

Laura Williams

5.0 out of 5
(9)
Solicitor

Samantha Lack

5.0 out of 5
(9)
Criminal Paralegal

Gemma Stenson

5.0 out of 5
(7)
Senior Paralegal (non-solicitor)

Jenny Price

5.0 out of 5
(6)
Police Station Representative

Michael Leeman

5.0 out of 5
(5)
Solicitor

Julie Grimes

4.7 out of 5
(3)
Paralegal

Lauren Whittaker

5.0 out of 5
(3)
Foreign Qualified Lawyer

Millie Broadbent

5.0 out of 5
(1)
Trainee Solicitor

Megan Gough

0.0 out of 5
(0)
Paralegal

Suzanne Daley

0.0 out of 5
(0)
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How Bell Lamb & Joynson Compares

Value for money

This firm - 95%
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Excellent does not necessarily mean ‘cheap’. It means that clients thought that the level of service received was Excellent for what they paid.

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  • Value for money (a rating of 1-5)
  • How much were you initially quoted or how much did you expect to pay?
  • Approximately how much did you end up spending for the legal services provided (ignoring disbursements and court fees)
  • Did you think this was underpriced, overpriced or about right?
  • Overall experience

We use data science to amalgamate the answers to these questions and create a ‘ReviewSolicitors score’ out of 100. The above chart representation score is a simple percentage representation of the averaged score across those who have reviewed this law firm.

Underpriced 2%
Overpriced 3%
About Right 94%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 98%
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You can use this data to see how Bell Lamb & Joynson performs against other law firms nationally. A score close to 100% indicates that this firm is highly valued by their clients.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Would you recommend this firm to somebody else?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 98%
No 2%

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outcome of matter

This firm - 98%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Bell Lamb & Joynson and were satisfied with the outcome of their matter. Being satisfied with the outcome of your matter is an important consideration to have in mind.

You can use this data to see how Bell Lamb & Joynson compares to the national average of clients being satisfied with the outcome of their matter after instructing a solicitor.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Were you satisfied with the outcome of your case?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 98%
No 2%

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Bell Lamb & Joynson offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

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Nationally

Consumer
6th / 118
49th / 4632
Housing & Property
7th / 86
223rd / 4260
Family Law
6th / 75
114th / 3858
Wills, Trusts & Probate
2nd / 83
17th / 3518
Commercial Property
4th / 70
112th / 3339
Crime/ Criminal Defence
2nd / 58
6th / 2120
Driving offences
3rd / 12
19th / 359

Data shown above is based on the reviews and client feedback collected by ReviewSolicitors over the last 12 months.

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Client Reviews

4.9/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    1549

  • Very Good

    100

  • Average

    22

  • Poor

    11

  • Awful

    6

Overall experience

  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
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Connor stock

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January 21, 2025

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Samantha lack

I am incredibly grateful for Samantha Lack's exceptional legal representation. Her professionalism, expertise, and dedication were evident throughout my case. Samantha’s clear communication and her hard work and dedication though out the process. I am extremely happy with both Samantha, Darren and the rest of the team. I couldn't thank you enough. Thank you!!

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Connor

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January 21, 2025

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Darren Jones

I highly recommend Darren Jones as a defense attorney. He was professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated throughout my case. Darren’s expertise and attention to detail led to a not guilty verdict, and I couldn’t be more grateful

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Amon
Crime/ Criminal Defence

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Criminal defence - All

Amon

January 21, 2025

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Unexpected Brilliant Outcome

Thank you Jim Smith and the team at Bell Lamb & Joynson for helping me with my Criminal Charge. I could not and still can't belive the final outcome. They were Professional caring and understanding of my position and helped me through it all the way to the end. Communication was always very clear and if I had trouble understanding anything they where always just a phone call away.
Thanks gain guy's and all the best.

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Amon
Crime/ Criminal Defence

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Criminal defence - All

Amon

January 21, 2025

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Unexpected Brilliant Outcome

I just want to give a BIG THANK YOU to Samantha Lack and the team at Bell Lamb & Joynson Solicitors. Samantha met me at the Police Station as planned and was very professional and understanding of my case. She also took into account that I had Mental Health issues with Anxiety & Depression/ADHD and helped me every step of the way with anything I had trouble understanding.
Whenever I needed anyone Samantha or her team was always just a call away with reassurance comfort and clarity.
The outcome of my case which may I add was extremely serious turned out way better than I could have possibly hoped for and had it not been for Samantha and the team at Bell Lamb & Joynson I don't think the the final outcome would be anywhere close to what they got me at the end.
Thanks again Samantha.

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Gerard
Crime/ Criminal Defence

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Criminal defence - All

Gerard

January 21, 2025

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Motoring Offences

I was charged with two counts of speeding and two counts of failing to notify which could have resulted in me losing my licence, however Darren was able to get this reduced to 3 points and a small fine which was a great result.

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Colin
Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Colin

January 20, 2025

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Brilliant job

Had excellent service from Gemma Scholes and her team. Couldn't have asked for more.

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Zoe
Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Zoe

January 19, 2025

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Excellent and extremely efficient

I was extremely pleased with the service I received from Chris and Olivia. They turned what could have been a very stressful process into a smooth and manageable experience. They kept me informed every step of the way and promptly answered all of my questions with great patience. Thank you!

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Austin
Crime/ Criminal Defence

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Criminal defence - All

Austin

January 09, 2025

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Excellent efficient service

Had an another law company acting for me previously, found this company by chance on line.
Absolutely fantastic which I had them on my case form the start
All the staff I encountered were excellent and very professional
Response time to any queries either by email or phone was very fast

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Kevin
Crime/ Criminal Defence

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Criminal defence - All

Kevin

January 07, 2025

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Lauren Whittaker criminal law

Lauren represented me for a legal matter , she was excellent from the start , easy to approach and very friendly, I would highly recommend her and I would be happy to work with her again . She would always answer my calls and would return my calls when promised. Thanks again Lauren keep up the good work . Kevin

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Mark
Housing & Property

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Purchase and Sale

Mark

January 02, 2025

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Property sale

Gemma was great and kept me informed throughout the process.

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Cait
Housing & Property

Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Cait

January 15, 2025

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Cait

I found my conveyancing report easy to read and detailed. Everything was done promptly, allowing my house sale to go through smoothly and for me to feel confident.

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Abbie
Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Abbie

December 17, 2024

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Abbie

We have completed on a property today and without the help of David we would not of got here. He was brilliant and so efficient. We wanted to get in before Christmas and he has made that happen! Would highly recommend the company (especially David) to anyone needing a solicitor. He kept us up to date and dealt with everything, often working very late hours! Thank you.

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Mark
Crime/ Criminal Defence

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Criminal defence - All

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December 03, 2024

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Mark

What an amazing team they have at bell lamb and Joynson Jim & Julie grimes where awesome they really good at there job very professional and I can’t thank them enough they go above and beyond I would definitely recommend to anyone they won my case hands down and where very good at what they do there knowledge of law is extensive they did in two weeks what 3 other solicitors couldn’t get right in 4 years awesome job well done guys they had a real grip of my case in no time very polite although I don’t want to get into trouble again if I ever did hands down I would use them every time bcoz your not just a number here your a person and they listen ❤️❤️ thanks guys

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Sarah
Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Sarah

November 29, 2024

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Sarah

I have just purchased my 5th property. The efficiency, communication with the APP and overall service was the best 😊. Would highly recommend, thank you

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Shell
Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

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October 23, 2024

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Shell

As a first time buyer, I had no idea what to expect or what the process of buying a house would be. Everything was explained clearly and in a way I would understand. No question felt silly to ask. Communication was excellent, was easy and fast to get response whether that was through there app or by phone. Even when there was annual leave happening, my file was still being continued and overseen by others and moving forward. I would 100% recommend anyone, and I know I would not go anywhere else if I was to need there services again.

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Emma Victoria Ashton
Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Emma Victoria Ashton

January 20, 2025

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Emma Victoria Ashton's experience...

Emma Coathup has been absolutely amazing with us. Guiding us every step of the way and always quick to get back to us. We are very pleased with the service we received and will be using BLJ again.

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Anna Louise
Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Anna Louise

January 17, 2025

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Anna Louise's experience...

The idea of a "Chat " line is misleading. We made various comments or asked questions and the response time was very slow which makes the Chat line pretty unhelpful if you need a prompt response.

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Jennifer
Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Jennifer

January 16, 2025

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Jennifer's experience...

Thank you to Chris Courtney for all of you hard work. We very much appreciate it.

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Louise Alexandria
Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Louise Alexandria

December 11, 2024

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Louise Alexandria's experience...

We cannot thank Chris and Olivia enough for their pro active approach dealing with both sale and purchase of properties. They were unfailingly courteous , patient and excellent communicators throughout which made the tedious and convoluted process less stressful.

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Hadia Nawaz
Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Hadia Nawaz

December 10, 2024

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Hadia's experience...

I’m happy with the service provided by Bell Lamb & Joynson solicitors. It was my first time buying a property & all the staff was very helpful including Victoria Boutle & solicitor Rachael McClean. Excellent communication throughout the process which went smoothly. I would highly recommend BLJ solicitors. Thank you once again for the excellent service.

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Description

As a firm, we have a specialist 24-hour, 365 days a year criminal department with solicitors who are highly respected leaders in their field having been involved in some of the most prominent criminal trials in the North West of England and beyond. We are in the top 20% of criminal law providers by volume in England and Wales. A family department dealing with all aspects of public and private family law with vastly experienced solicitors on hand to assist you in the complexities of the issues surrounding your family. In so far as the firm’s private client departments you can rest assured that whether it’s the first time you are buying a house or you are moving onto your subsequent home, if it's making a will or lasting power of attorney or dealing with the probate of a loved one’s estate we at Bell Lamb & Joynson are here to help and support you across our office network in, Liverpool, Maghull, Runcorn and Warrington.

Practice areas

Criminal Law, Conveyancing, Family Law, Motor & Road Traffic Law, Powers of Attorney, Wills & Probate.

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Personal areas of law

  • Consumer
    • Consumer Disputes
    • Litigation - Breach of contract
    • Litigation - Insurance disputes
    • Litigation - M&A and warranty disputes
    • Litigation - Product liability claims
    • Litigation - Property litigation claims
    • Litigation - Trust and pension issues
    • Litigation Law
  • Crime/ Criminal Defence
    • Assault
    • Business Crime
    • Criminal Damage
    • Criminal defence - All
    • Domestic violence
    • Drugs offences
    • Fraud
    • Harassment
    • Juvenile
    • Legal aid
    • Murder and Manslaughter
    • Professional Conduct
    • Regulatory Defence
    • Sexual allegations including Rape and Sexual Assaults
    • Theft
  • Driving offences
    • Appeal driving conviction
    • Careless driving
    • Convicted in absence
    • Dangerous driving
    • Dangerous vehicle conditions
    • Death By Careless Driving
    • Death by dangerous driving
    • Discretionary disqualification
    • Disqualification removal
    • Drink driving
    • Driving Whilst Unfit
    • Driving Without Due Care
    • Driving whilst disqualified
    • Driving without a licence
    • Driving without insurance
    • Drunk in charge
    • Early return of driving licence
    • Exceptional Hardship
    • Failing to notify DVLA
    • Failure to furnish identification
    • Failure to provide a blood sample
    • Failure to provide a specimen
    • Goods vehicles - operators licence
    • Goods vehicles - tachograph offences
    • Mobile phone offences
    • New Driver Provisions
    • Notice of intended prosecution
    • Recognition of disqualification
    • Restoration of licence
    • Road rage incidents
    • Serious injury by dangerous driving
    • Signs and signal offences
    • Special Reasons
    • Speeding offences
    • Stopping and reporting
    • Taxi offences
    • Taxi offences - illegally plying for hire
    • Taxi offences - licensing investigations
    • Taxi offences - points and disqualification
    • Totting Up Driving Ban
  • Family Law
    • Adoption, Surrogacy, Care and Special Guardianship
    • Asset protection and tax mitigation
    • Child Arrangements Following Divorce
    • Child Law
    • Child Relocation After Divorce
    • Child contact
    • Children
    • Children Act proceedings
    • Civil Partnership Dissolution
    • Civil partnerships
    • Cohabitation agreements and disputes
    • Cohabitation and Unmarried Relationships
    • Collaborative Law
    • Divorce After A Brain Or Other Serious Injury
    • Domestic Abuse
    • Family Mediation
    • Family law
    • Financial Matters
    • Grandparents' Rights
    • Inheritance Act claims
    • Injunctions
    • Matrimonial finance
    • Out Of Court Divorce
    • Parental responsibility, paternity disputes, surrogacy
    • Pension and property advice
    • Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
    • Separation
    • Separation Agreement
    • Social Services
    • Unmarried Couples' Rights
  • Housing & Property
    • Anti-social Behaviour
    • Boundary Disputes
    • Buying at auction
    • Declarations of trusts
    • Deeds of Gifts
    • Deeds of easements, variation, deeds of rectifications
    • Dilapidation Claims
    • Evicting Squatters and Trespassers
    • Exclusivity and lock-out agreements
    • Extending your Lease
    • Freehold Enfranchisement
    • Housing Associations
    • Housing Management
    • Housing disputes
    • Injunctions
    • Investment and buy to let properties
    • Landlord and Tenant
    • Lease Extensions
    • Leasehold properties
    • Matrimonial transfers
    • Neighbour Disputes
    • New home purchases and sales
    • Option agreements and conditional contracts
    • Possession and repossession proceedings
    • Property Disputes
    • Purchase and Sale
    • Remortgaging
    • Renting and Tenancy Agreements
    • Repossessions
    • Residential Conveyancing
    • Restrictive Covenants, Easements and Wayleaves
    • Right of First Refusal
    • Right of Way and Rights to Light
    • Right to Manage
    • Service Charge Disputes
    • Service Charge Recovery
    • Tenancy Breaches, Injunctions and Forfeiture Claims
    • Tenant Eviction
    • Transfer of title
    • Transfers of equity
    • Transfers of parts of land
    • Unpaid Rent, Service or Ground Charges
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate
    • Probate
    • Wills
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