Business Details
Trusted Legal Services in Scarborough
Thorpe is one of the largest law firms on the North Yorkshire coast, offering specialist legal services tailored to both personal and commercial needs. With a client-first approach, we prioritise your concerns and deliver clear, expert solutions backed by decades of collective experience. Our team of qualified solicitors and legal professionals provides face-to-face service, ensuring accessibility and personalised support during standard office hours. We maintain high standards through accreditations such as the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme and Lexcel certification.Our services span family law, conveyancing, personal injury claims, wills and probate, landlord-tenant disputes, and more, with offices in Scarborough, Filey, and Whitby. We combine local knowledge with professional expertise to address legal matters efficiently and cost-effectively, supported by transparent communication and a commitment to client satisfaction.
Services
Family Law
Personal Injury
Conveyancing
Wills and Probate
Landlord and Tenant
Elderly Client Services
Children Law
Road Traffic Accidents
Highlights and features
- We prioritise client needs with face-to-face service and transparent communication.
- Our team holds accreditations including Lexcel and the Conveyancing Quality Scheme.
- We offer local expertise across North Yorkshire with offices in Scarborough, Filey, and Whitby.
- Over 100 years of combined legal experience ensures comprehensive problem-solving.
- Fixed fee initial consultations provide accessible entry points for family law matters.
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme
- Lexcel
What people say
Excellent service
Professional support
Kindness and patience
Clear explanations
Exceptional handling
Services
Family Law
We provide practical legal guidance for family matters including divorce, child arrangements, and financial settlements. Our approach minimises conflict while protecting client interests through cost-effective solutions. With experienced solicitors, we handle complex cases involving separation agreements and domestic violence injunctions.
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing team manages residential and commercial property transactions with tailored service from qualified solicitors. We handle sales, purchases, remortgages, and equity releases while maintaining Lexcel-accredited standards. Transparent pricing includes fixed fees for standard transactions and detailed breakdowns for additional costs.
Personal Injury
We represent clients in road traffic accidents and workplace injury claims, seeking compensation for pain and financial losses. Our solicitors handle cases from minor injuries to serious disabilities, offering support through court proceedings when necessary while explaining options clearly at initial consultations.
Wills and Probate
We assist with will creation, lasting powers of attorney, and probate administration. Our solicitors ensure asset distribution according to client wishes while explaining tax implications. Probate services include estate administration, grant applications, and debt settlement with sensitive handling of family matters.
Landlord and Tenant
Our team handles eviction notices, possession claims, and deposit disputes for landlords and tenants. We provide legal representation in court proceedings while offering practical advice on tenancy agreements and property disrepair issues throughout the tenancy cycle.
People
Carl Burnett
Director Solicitor
Specialising in conveyancing with extensive experience in residential and commercial property transactions across North Yorkshire.
Mark Jefferies
Director Solicitor
Leading personal injury and road traffic accident claims with a focus on client support and compensation recovery.
Peter Scholey
Director Solicitor
Family law specialist handling divorce cases and children law matters with a compassionate approach.
Lorraine Burnett
Director Solicitor
Elderly client services expert managing wills, probate, and lasting powers of attorney with tailored legal solutions.
Catherine McNeill
Director Solicitor
Conveyancing and probate specialist with decades of experience in property transactions and estate administration.
Questions
What legal services do you offer?
We specialise in family law, conveyancing, personal injury claims, wills and probate, landlord-tenant disputes, and elderly client services across North Yorkshire.
Do you handle out-of-area cases?
While based in North Yorkshire, we assist clients beyond our region through remote consultations and local court representation.
What are your conveyancing fees?
Fees start at £750 for properties under £125,000, with detailed breakdowns available for additional services like searches and mortgage handling.
Can I get emergency legal assistance?
We prioritise urgent matters during office hours but don't offer after-hours emergency services for non-critical legal issues.
How do you handle probate cases?
Our probate team manages estate administration, grant applications, and tax settlements with sensitive handling of family matters and clear progress updates.
