Conveyancing
The buying and selling of property can often seem to be an extremely stressful time. Carters experienced residential conveyancing team can help minimise this and provide a seamless transaction from start to finish, offering support and advice, keeping you informed of all developments every step of the way.

contact
joy.peacock@carterssolicitors.co.uk (at Pontefract)
steven.foreman@carterssolicitors.co.uk (at Pontefract)
dave.phillips@carterssolicitors.co.uk (at Knottingley)

Commercial Property
Carters has a wealth of experience in Commercial Property transactions and specialises in all aspects including Conveyancing, Leases, Partnership and Business matters, Landlord and Tenant issues and Planning Applications.

contact
steven.foreman@carterssolicitors.co.uk (at Pontefract)

Personal Injury
Our expertise and commitment to client care will ensure we obtain the optimum compensation for you. The recommendations we receive from satisfied clients and other firms are a testament to the quality of our work and the compensation we achieve. We understand the effect an injury can have upon you, and always try to ease the making of a claim. We know nothing can truly compensate you for an injury, but we are renowned for handling claims swiftly and effectively, whilst ensuring that you receive the most out of your compensation award.

contact
andrew.mawdsley@carterssolicitors.co.uk (at Pontefract)

Civil Disputes
Our civil litigation department has a wealth of experience accumulated over many years. We are well-versed in the new rules of legal practice and procedure, offering specialist advice in all aspects of civil litigation. Through close partnership with our clients, we can establish how best to present or defend your case.

Areas covered include: -
• Contract disputes
• Land disputes
• Debt claims
• Professional negligence
• Building disputes

We aim to help our clients resolve their disputes through whatever means are more suitable, whether that is through negotiation, mediation, Court proceedings or Tribunal proceedings.

contact
andrew.mawdsley@carterssolicitors.co.uk (at Pontefract)

Housing Disrepair
We can handle all manner of work in this field, acting for tenants and landlords in the public and private sector. Whether you need help with possession proceedings, disrepair, a service charge dispute, or are facing unlawful eviction, you can rely on us to have the expertise.
We are well known for our housing disrepair work, making landlords carry out repairs and obtaining compensation for tenants who have been forced to live in substandard conditions.

contact
andrew.mawdsley@carterssolicitors.co.uk (at Pontefract)

Family Law
Family work is undertaken in our Pontefract and Knottingley offices. When dealing with families going through separation or divorce, we aim to minimise areas of conflict and to resolve disputes in a conciliatory and dignified manner.

Areas covered include: -
• Divorce
• Separation
• Injunctions to prevent the disposal of matrimonial assets
• Pensions on marriage breakdown
• Property disputes
• Problems relating to children such as contact and residence
• Domestic violence injunctions
• Co-habitation contracts
• Pre-nuptial settlements

At Carters we recognise that no two families are the same and our Family Law Team will tailor advice to suit your needs.

contact
sally.brogden@carterssolicitors.co.uk (at Pontefract)
delia.crofts-turnbull@carterssolicitors.co.uk (at Pontefract)
Delia Crofts-Turnbull is a member of the Law Society Family Panel, an Advanced Member of the Law Society Family Panel and a member of resolution first for family law.

Wills, Probate & Advising the Elderly
We have many years experience specialising in Wills, powers of attorney, court of protection applications, inheritance tax planning, administration of estates and other associated services. 

Areas covered include:-
• Wills
• Powers of Attorney
• Court of Protection applications
• Inheritance Tax planning
• Administration of Estates
• All other associated services.

No matter how straight forward or complex the estate, we will provide a personal and cost effective service.

contact
anne.caswell@carterssolicitors.co.uk (at Pontefract)

Criminal Law
All Criminal enquires are referred to the Solicitors Chambers where a team of specialist Criminal Defence Lawyers, which includes one of the partners at Carters, is ready and available to advise and represent you both in and out of office hours.
Solicitors Chambers can be found at 9 Front Street, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, telephone – 01977 599999 and 23 Cheapside, Wakefield, West Yorkshire – 01924 201015.

Agency Work
We are able to undertake agency work on behalf of other firms of Solicitors in both the civil and family Courts. Our lawyers frequently appear in Court and have a wealth of advocacy experience.
We are able to cover agency work at Pontefract County Court and Pontefract Family Proceedings Court. Please contact us to discuss your agency needs.

Civil Agency Work contact
andrew.mawdsley@carterssolicitors.co.uk (at Pontefract)

Family Agency Work contact
sally.brogden@carterssolicitors.co.uk (at Pontefract)
delia.crofts-turnbull@carterssolicitors.co.uk (at Pontefract)
Delia Crofts-Turnbull is a member of the Law Society Family Panel