Both our Garforth and Wakefield offices are closely located to Rothwell, West Yorkshire, where our specialist team can offer an outstanding level of legal expertise to individuals and businesses near Rothwell and the surrounding area.

At Thornton Jones Solicitors, we take pride in our team offering a bespoke service in all areas of legal issues. The team strive to provide efficient advice and concrete guidance, no matter your circumstances and needs.

Visiting our Garforth and Wakefield offices from Rothwell

Garforth office details

Westbourne House
99 Lidgett Lane
Garforth
Leeds
LS25 1LJ

T:0113 246 4423​
​enquiries@thorntonjones.co.uk

Wakefield office details

Bank House
1 Burton Street
Wakefield
WF1 2GF

T:01924 290029
F:01924 290240
enquiries@thorntonjones.co.uk

Travelling by car to Garforth

Our Garforth office has parking available onsite.

Travelling by car to Wakefield

Our Wakefield office has many public car parks close by, including Carter Street, Gills Yard, Merchant Gate and Rishworth Street car parks.

Travelling by bus to Garforth

Our Garforth office is situated by Garforth Academy bus stop, which serves bus routes 9, 19, 19A, 164, 174 and 175.

Travelling by bus to Wakefield

The closest bus stop to our Wakefield office is located on Cliff Lane and serves bus route WCB.

Travelling by train to Garforth

Our nearest train station is Garford train station, located 21 minutes from our office.

Travelling by train to Wakefield

Wakefield Westgate is the closest train station and is a short three minutes walk from our office.

Plan your journey to Garforth

Looking to visit our Garforth office from Rothwell? Plan your journey here.

Plan your journey to Wakefield

Looking to visit our Wakefield office from Rothwell? Plan your journey here.

Accessibility

Accessibility is important to the Thornton Jones team. Should you require additional support, please let our team know and we will do our best to make suitable arrangements.

Our legal services near Rothwell, West Yorkshire

Residential property services near Rothwell

Making the decision to carry out a property transaction can be an exciting prospect, but there are considerable legalities involved.

Our solicitors near Rothwell can also assist with complex matters resolving residential property disputes such as landlord and tenant disputes as well as property disputes.

Our residential property solicitors near Rothwell can provide proficiency on matters such as:

• Buying and selling a home
• Equity release
• Shared ownership
• Leasehold property
• Remortgaging
• Landlord and Tenant Disputes
• Property Disputes

Corporate and commercial services near Rothwell

Businesses need strong foundations in place to ensure they are operating in the most successful way possible. Without expert legal assistance, the possibility of problems occurring is more likely and can take a toll on all operation aspects.

Our solicitors near Rothwell have worked with clients from all business sectors, including sole traders, partnerships and small and medium-sized enterprises. These types of legal matters can be more complex, but our commercial team have a strong level of expertise and will ensure you receive pragmatic advice and support.

Our corporate and commercial solicitors near Rothwell can provide assistance on aspects including:

• Business sales, acquisitions, and mergers
• Corporate restructuring
• Shareholder agreements
• Partnership agreements
• Share option schemes
• Supply terms and conditions
• Commercial contracts
• Commercial property

Divorce, Separation & Mediation services in Rothwell

Divorce or separation can be one of life’s most challenging situations and can produce prevalent interference with the lives of everybody involved, especially where children are concerned. To streamline and identify any success barriers, pursuing the support of a lawyer is recommended.

Our divorce, separation and mediation solicitors near Rothwell can steer you through the entire process and take the actions you promptly need with complete confidence. We will provide clear, realistic advice you can trust, ensuring your divorce avoids confrontation where possible.

Our solicitors near Rothwell can provide expertise in divorce, separation and mediation matters such as:

• Financial issues
• Providing for your children
• Civil partnership and same-sex marriages
• Injunctions
• Mediation and other alternatives to court

Settlement agreement services near Rothwell

Where an employer wishes to dismiss an employee on mutually agreed terms, they may present a settlement agreement or sometimes known as a compromise agreement. These types of agreements can also be used in the event of employment disputes to prevent tribunal claims. 

Our settlement agreement solicitors near Rothwell can review the terms of a settlement agreement, answer any concerns you may have and negotiate terms which suit your interests.

Same-Sex Relationship services near Rothwell

While LGBT couples face the same legal issues as heterosexual couples, and the aspects involved in these issues can be different for LGBT relationships. If you are experiencing a legal issue, seeking advice and assistance from a legal professional is essential.

Our solicitors have years of practical expertise assisting all types of clients through legal issues concerning their relationship and recognise the complexity of such matters. Our solicitors always aim to provide amicable tactics where possible, ensuring conflict is kept to a minimum and helping to maintain a positive relationship where possible.

Our solicitors near Rothwell can assist with same-sex relationship issues, including: 

• Co-habitation agreements
• Pre-nuptial agreements and pre-registration agreements
• Same-sex divorce
• Civil partnership dissolution
• Same-sex family dispute resolution
• Wills for same-sex couples

Wills & Probate services near Rothwell

Many people don’t realise the importance of putting a properly drafted Will in place. Wills can ensure your loved ones receive the inheritance you wish to leave them, but they can also help to reduce the amount of inheritance tax your estate pays and the possibility of contentious probate.

Our solicitors near Rothwell have an extensive level of skill in all Wills and probate matters and will help prepare and draft a tax efficient Will. We can also assist with other matters, including delivering practical advice for administrating an estate and should you require further support, our team can handle it entirely on your behalf.

Our Wills and probate solicitors in Rothwell can provide expertise in matters to include:

• Wills
• Living Wills – Advance Decisions
• Setting up a Trust Fund
• Power of Attorney
• Probate
• Court of Protection
• Contentious Probate
• Statutory Wills & Trusts

Dispute Resolution services near Rothwell

Disputes can seriously impact an individual and their loved ones’ lives, so it’s important to swiftly resolve matters and prevent them from escalating where possible. A solicitor will be able to provide assistance during this difficult time.

Our dispute resolution solicitors near Rothwell can help draft letters before action and assist with out-of-court approaches such as constructive negotiation, mediation and arbitration. Where necessary, we can guide you through court proceedings, providing effective preparation and representation.

Our solicitors near Rothwell can assist with dispute resolution matters, such as:

• Landlord and tenant disputes
• Property disputes
• Contentious probate
• Construction disputes
• Professional negligence
• Contract disputes
• Debt recovery and money claims

Legal resources near Rothwell

Wakefield Citizens Advice Bureau

The Wakefield Citizens Advice Bureau charity provides free, independent, impartial advice to people living in the Wakefield District and further afield, such as Rothwell. This local charity can be an ideal starting point for general information about your legal rights and options.

Wakefield Civil and Family Justice Centre

This local court near Rothwells handles legal matters, including divorce, money claims, social security, housing possession, bankruptcy and domestic violence.

Get in touch with our lawyers near Rothwell, West Yorkshire

Speak to our solicitors near Rothwell at our Wakefield offices. We also have offices in Ossett, Garforth or Sherburn in Elmet for your convenience. Contact our solicitors near Rothwell today by calling 01924 290 029 or ask a question using our online enquiry form.