Business Details
Trusted Legal Services in Rugby, Warwickshire
Established in the 1940s, Johns Gilbert & Frankton Solicitors is a traditional, family-focused law firm based in Rugby, Warwickshire. Our practice combines decades of legal expertise with modern working methods to deliver client-centred solutions in areas such as family law, property conveyancing, wills, probate, and lasting powers of attorney. We prioritise accessibility, offering wheelchair-friendly offices and home visits for clients requiring additional support. Our team of qualified solicitors, including specialists in family law and residential property transactions, provides tailored advice designed to address individual client needs while maintaining cost-effectiveness. We maintain transparency in all dealings, including fixed-fee structures for specific services, and utilise secure online case tracking systems to keep clients informed.With deep local market knowledge, we advise on property transactions across England and Wales, ensuring clients receive comprehensive legal guidance. Our practice adheres to strict professional standards, with work covered by 3,000,000 professional indemnity insurance and Law Society Compensation Fund protection. We actively promote legal preparedness through educational resources on will creation, tax planning, and trust establishment. Our collaborative approach extends to employment law matters, where we balance employer obligations with employee rights. We maintain rigorous cybersecurity protocols to protect client financial information during transactions.
Services
Family Law
Probate Administration
Property Conveyancing
Wills & Trusts
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Cohabitation Agreements
Civil Partnerships
Children Law Matters
Highlights and features
- We have provided legal services in Rugby since the 1940s with specialist solicitors
- Our client-centred approach prioritises individual needs in all legal matters
- We offer fixed-fee structures for lasting powers of attorney and probate services
- Our solicitors provide local market expertise for property transactions nationwide
- We maintain 3,000,000 professional indemnity insurance for client protection
Services
Family Law
We provide specialist family law services addressing matrimonial disputes, civil partnerships, and cohabitation agreements. Our qualified collaborative lawyer offers tailored solutions for relationship breakdowns while prioritising client interests. We handle child custody arrangements, financial settlements, and domestic arrangements with sensitivity and legal precision.
Property Conveyancing
Our property team handles residential conveyancing transactions across England and Wales. We provide fixed-fee services covering contract preparation, title investigations, and completion processes. Clients benefit from online case tracking and comprehensive pre-contract reports, ensuring transparent property transactions with professional indemnity protection.
Wills & Probate
We offer will drafting services with tax planning options and discretionary trusts. Our probate specialists assist executors with estate administration, inheritance tax calculations, and asset distribution. Fixed-fee packages cover will creation, codicil amendments, and probate applications with compassionate handling of sensitive legal matters.
Lasting Powers of Attorney
We prepare and register lasting powers of attorney to ensure legal decision-making capacity during mental incapacity. Our services include document preparation, registration guidance, and capacity assessments. Fixed-fee packages cover both property and health & welfare LPAs with clear documentation for donor protection.
Children Law Matters
Our solicitors advise on private law children matters including residence arrangements, contact schedules, and parental responsibility. We facilitate agreement negotiations and court representation when necessary. Services include drafting parenting plans, court applications, and third-party involvement coordination for child welfare outcomes.
People
Alan Markham
Family Law Solicitor
Qualified collaborative lawyer specialising in family law matters with extensive experience in divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and financial settlements. Provides sensitive legal guidance while prioritising client interests.
David Ratcliffe
Employment Law Solicitor
Specialist in employment law and private client matters with expertise in balancing employer obligations and employee rights. Advises on workplace disputes, contract negotiations, and regulatory compliance issues.
Jodi Pritchett
Property Solicitor
Residential property specialist handling conveyancing transactions across England and Wales. Focuses on purchase/sale processes, title investigations, and contract negotiations with commitment to transparent property transaction guidance.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in family law, property conveyancing, wills & probate, lasting powers of attorney, and children law matters.
Do you offer fixed-fee legal services?
Yes, we provide fixed-fee structures for lasting powers of attorney, probate administration, and property conveyancing services.
Are your offices accessible?
Yes, we have wheelchair-accessible ground floor offices in Rugby with alternative home visit arrangements available.
How do you handle property transactions?
We offer online case tracking, comprehensive pre-contract reports, and fixed-fee conveyancing services with £3m professional indemnity cover.
Can you assist with will creation?
Yes, our will writing service includes tax planning options, codicil amendments, and discretionary trust establishment with specialist legal guidance.
