Thornton Jones solicitors in Ossett work with clients in the local area, including the whole Wakefield district, as well as across the rest of the UK. We regularly work with clients in London who are attracted by our reputation, expertise and attractive fee structure.
We offer a range of legal services focused around private clients, in particular dealing with the areas of divorce and relationship breakdown, financial orders, Wills, probate and trusts, and residential conveyancing.
Speak to our solicitors in Ossett now by email or using our online enquiry form for a quick response.
Ossett
25 Bank Street
Ossett
WF5 8PS
Tel: 01924 586466
Fax: 01924 290 240
Email: enquiries@thorntonjones.co.uk
DX: 15029 Wakefield – Please note that from 30th June 2025 we will no longer be using the DX service.
Directions
Our Ossett office is located in the town centre, in the pedestrianised section of Bank Street, a short walk from Ossett Town Hall.
Arriving by car – Our office is just around the corner from the Illingworth Street Car Park. Simply exit the car park into Illingworth Street, turn right, walk to the end of the road, then turn right again into Bank Street. Our office will then be located a short walk up Bank Street, on your right.
Arriving by bus – From Ossett Bus Station, turn left and follow the road round until you reach the cross roads. Turn right into Prospect Road, then take the next right into Town End. Follow Town End around to the left, then enter the pedestrianised area on your right. Stay to the left until you enter Bank Street, where our offices will be on your left.
Why choose Thornton Jones’ solicitors in Ossett?
Our solicitors each have a high level of expertise in their areas of specialisation, with many years of experience working for families and individuals, helping to protect their interests. Every Thornton Jones client has the support of a senior member of our team, ensuring your case will receive the appropriate level of legal expertise to help you get the fair resolution you deserve.
Our team have particular expertise and experience in alternative dispute resolution through non-confrontational means, including mediation and collaborative law. These approaches are often the fastest, least stressful and most cost-effective options for resolving disputes, making our expertise in this area highly valuable to our clients.
Members of our team have extensive training in family mediation, collaborative law, family arbitration, advanced financial provision and Trusts and Estates Administration. Our solicitors have also won a number of awards, including the Yorkshire Lawyer Dispute Resolution award and Nottingham Law School’s Student of the Year award.
Our legal services in Ossett
Our solicitors in Ossett help families and individuals with a range of legal services.
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing solicitors in Ossett can help you buy, sell or lease property in the local area or elsewhere in the UK, providing an efficient, reliable and cost-effective service. We are accredited by the Law Society for our conveyancing work and can guarantee that your property transaction will be handled by one of our senior solicitors, giving you complete peace of mind that all details will be covered.
Divorce & Separation
Dealing with the end of a relationship can be confusing, stressful and traumatic for everyone involved. Our divorce and separation solicitors in Ossett can guide you through the entire process with sensitivity and tact. We will get you a fair settlement that allows you to move on with your life, while ensuring your interests and those of your loved ones are taken care of.
Wills & Trusts
Our Wills solicitors in Ossett can help you create a legally sound Will that makes sure your wishes will be respected when you pass away, making the process of handling your estate much simpler and less stressful for your loved ones. We can also help you set up trusts to provide for your loved ones after you are gone, giving you peace of mind that your dependants will have the support they need.
Probate
If you have been named as the Executor of a loved one’s Will, need help handling probate where there is no Will, or want to challenge a Will or defend against a challenge, our expert probate solicitors in Ossett can help.
Collaborative Law
Collaborative Law is a non-confrontational approach to dispute resolution. It involves both parties involved in a dispute sitting down, each with their own solicitor trained in collaborative law, and working together to find a mutually acceptable solution. This is often significantly faster, less emotionally draining and more cost-effective than pursuing court action to resolve a dispute.
Arbitration
Arbitration helps separating couples reach financial settlements without going to court. Both parties meet with a neutral, specially trained arbitrator, who listens to both sides, then decides an outcome. Both parties agree to be bound by the outcome before the arbitration begins, so this offers a way to reach a final outcome that is often faster, less expensive and less formal than court action. Thornton Jones partner Clare Thornton is one of the few qualified family arbitrators in the UK, making this a service few other firms of solicitors can offer.
Legal Resources in Ossett
Wakefield District Citizens Advice
Wakefield District Citizens Advice Bureau provides free advice and resources for people living within the Wakefield District, including Ossett.
Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
Local government services for Ossett are run by Wakefield Metropolitan District Council, making this a good point of contact when looking for more information about local issues.
Wakefield Civil and Family Justice Centre
This hearing centre deals with cases related to bankruptcy, divorce, domestic violence, housing possession, money claims and social security for people in Ossett and the wider Wakefield district.